Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crest 230 - Traditional Seating 2011 vs Crest Pontroons Classic DLX 220 SLRC 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crest 230 - Traditional Seating 2011 vs Crest Pontroons Classic DLX 220 SLRC 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Crest 230 - Traditional Seating 2011 carries a rated maximum of 115 hp. Engine data for the Crest Pontroons Classic DLX 220 SLRC 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crest 230 - Traditional Seating 2011 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Crest Pontroons Classic DLX 220 SLRC 2022 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest 230 - Traditional Seating 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest 230 - Traditional Seating 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 23,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Pontroons Classic DLX 220 SLRC 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrest
Makenot available
Model230 - Traditional Seating
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,455 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1113.57
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2455
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet23.5
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches282
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter25 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxStandard: 115 hp CP2: 150 hp CP3: 150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Operational Info
Maximum capacityStandard: 1,825 lbs. CP3: 1,996 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleStandard: 13 CP3: 14
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower