When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013 and the Crestliner Tournament 202 DC 2011 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Tournament 202 DC 2011 measures 20,2 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 18,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013 at 2,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Tournament 202 DC 2011 tips the scales at 1 425 lbs — 1 354 lbs less than the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013 at 71 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 250 hp, the Crestliner Tournament 202 DC 2011 has a 175-hp advantage over the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013's 75-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 Retriever Jon 2070 2013 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crestliner Tournament 202 DC 2011 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Retriever Jon 2070 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Tournament 202 DC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.