Both the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2012 and the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2011 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 2070 2012 at 20,0 ft versus Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2011 at 19,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2011 tips the scales at 1 520 lbs - 810 lbs less than the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2012 at 710 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 175 hp, the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2011 has a 100-hp advantage over the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2012's 75-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 7 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.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 SST 2011 and its 175-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2012 with its 75-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.