Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crest Caribbean 230SL 2012 vs Crest Pontroons Classic LX 220 SLC 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crest Caribbean 230SL 2012 vs Crest Pontroons Classic LX 220 SLC 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Crest Pontroons Classic LX 220 SLC 2022 has a 50-hp advantage over the Crest Caribbean 230SL 2012's 150-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 Crest Caribbean 230SL 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crest Pontroons Classic LX 220 SLC 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 Caribbean 230SL 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Caribbean 230SL 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 23,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Pontroons Classic LX 220 SLC 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
ModelCaribbean 230SL
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,450 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet23.83
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches286
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter26 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - DetailStandard and CP2: 24 gal. CP3 Performance Plus: 45 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine maxStandard: 150 hp CP2: 175 hp CP3: 200 hp CP3 Performance Plus: 300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMERCURY
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacityStandard: 2,040 lbs. CP3: 2,210 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleStandard: 14 CP3: 15
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower