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Location: Hayward, WI | I think both are great boats. Saying that - I prefer the Alumacraft. I have an older Navigator 165 Tiller. My Uncle has the newer 165 in the console version. I like the storage of the Navigators. They really don't have ANY wasted space. I think one of the "side tanks" on the crestliners is still pretty much nothing but flotation, where the Navigators have rod lockers on either side. I use one side for rods and the other for extra storage. Can actually fit a lot of stuff in there.
The maiden voyage of my Uncle's 165 was in VERY rough water, and we were both impressed how well it handled the big waves and how solid it felt, not to mention dry.
I'm sure the Crestliner is very nice, probably has plenty of storage, and handles good sized water well too. I wouln't make a decision before you compare each boat in person. I think Crestliner is nice but I do really like Alumacrafts.
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