Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crest Caribbean 27 2008 vs Crest Pontroons Classic DLX 220 SLRC 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crest Caribbean 27 2008 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 Caribbean 27 2008 carries a rated maximum of 150 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 Caribbean 27 2008 is rated for 18 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 Caribbean 27 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Caribbean 27 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 27,0 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
ModelCaribbean 27
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,075 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1394.8
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3075
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]25 ft. 8 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail27 ft
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches324
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
Engine/s standardOutboard Weight: 564 lbs
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp I/O: V-8
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,282 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people18
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower