Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crest Caribbean 25 2006 vs Crest Pontroons CREST I 220SLRC 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crest Caribbean 25 2006 vs Crest Pontroons CREST I 220SLRC 2019 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 150 hp, the Crest Caribbean 25 2006 has a 35-hp advantage over the Crest Pontroons CREST I 220SLRC 2019's 115-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 25 2006 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Crest Pontroons CREST I 220SLRC 2019 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Caribbean 25 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Caribbean 25 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Pontroons CREST I 220SLRC 2019 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrest
Makenot available
ModelCaribbean 25
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,895 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1313.15
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2895
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet23
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 8 in
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches276
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter26 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardOutboard Weight: 564 lbs. I/O: V-8
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower115 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,101 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people16
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower