Both the Crestliner Retriever Jon 1860 2013 and the Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1650 2013 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Crestliner Retriever Jon 1860 2013 at 18,0 ft versus Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1650 2013 at 16,0 ft. At 601 lbs and 565 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 60 hp for the Crestliner Retriever Jon 1860 2013 and 50 hp for the Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1650 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Retriever Jon 1860 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1650 2013 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Retriever Jon 1860 2013 could be the deciding factor.

At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Crestliner Retriever Jon 1860 2013 comes in at 10 lbs per hp versus 11 lbs per hp for the Crestliner Retriever Jon Deluxe 1650 2013. 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.