Matching a modified vee Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013 against a pontoon Crestliner Suncast 2185 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 Suncast 2185 2010 measures 20,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 18,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). At 71 lbs and 19 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 — 75 hp for the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013 and 60 hp for the Crestliner Suncast 2185 2010. 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 Suncast 2185 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Suncast 2185 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Suncast 2185 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 20,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.