Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crest Caribbean 230XR 2013 vs Crest Pontroons Classic DLX 240 SLC 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crest Caribbean 230XR 2013 vs Crest Pontroons Classic DLX 240 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 Crest Caribbean 230XR 2013 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Crest Pontroons Classic DLX 240 SLC 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 Caribbean 230XR 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crest Pontroons Classic DLX 240 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 230XR 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Caribbean 230XR 2013 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 DLX 240 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 230XR
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,426 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1100.41
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2426
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet23.83
Length - Feet21
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.26
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Inches286
Length overall - Inches252
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 - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacityStandard: 2,074 lbs. CP3: 2,244 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleStandard: 14 CP3: 15
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower