The Crestliner Kodiak Series 167 Tiller 2009 is a modified-V design and the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2013 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Crestliner Kodiak Series 167 Tiller 2009 at 16,0 ft versus Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2013 at 17,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2013 tips the scales at 1 100 lbs - 396 lbs less than the Crestliner Kodiak Series 167 Tiller 2009 at 704 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 90 hp, the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2013 has a 40-hp advantage over the Crestliner Kodiak Series 167 Tiller 2009's 50-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 1750 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Kodiak Series 167 Tiller 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2013 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2013 comes in at 12 lbs per hp versus 14 lbs per hp for the Crestliner Kodiak Series 167 Tiller 2009. 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.