The Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2012 is a deep-V design and the Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 2008 is a modified-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 Pro Tiller 1650 2012 at 16,7 ft versus Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 2008 at 17,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 2008 tips the scales at 1 300 lbs - 300 lbs less than the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2012 at 1 000 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 140 hp, the Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 2008 has a 80-hp advantage over the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2012's 60-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 2008 carries 33 gallons versus 20 gallons in the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1650 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 6 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 2008 comes in at 9 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.