The Crestliner Jons - CR 1236 2009 is a modified-V design and the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2012 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2012 measures 16,7 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Jons - CR 1236 2009 at 11,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2012 tips the scales at 1 000 lbs - 860 lbs less than the Crestliner Jons - CR 1236 2009 at 140 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 60 hp, the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the Crestliner Jons - CR 1236 2009's 10-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Jons - CR 1236 2009 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2012 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Crestliner Jons - CR 1236 2009 comes in at 14 lbs per hp versus 17 lbs per hp for the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2012. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration - meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.