Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crest Classic Cruise 230SLR 2013 vs Crest Pontroons CREST I 220SLRC 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crest Classic Cruise 230SLR 2013 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 Classic Cruise 230SLR 2013 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crest Pontroons CREST I 220SLRC 2019 carries 48 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Crest Classic Cruise 230SLR 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crest Classic Cruise 230SLR 2013 is rated for 13 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 Classic Cruise 230SLR 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Classic Cruise 230SLR 2013 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 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
ModelClassic Cruise 230SLR
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 - Detail2,455 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1113.57
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2455
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet23.5
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches276
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 tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
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
Horsepower115 hp
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