Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crest Crest II XRS Model 22 2004 vs Crest Pontroons Classic LX240 L 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crest Crest II XRS Model 22 2004 vs Crest Pontroons Classic LX240 L 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 LX240 L 2022 has a 85-hp advantage over the Crest Crest II XRS Model 22 2004'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 Crest II XRS Model 22 2004 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Crest Pontroons Classic LX240 L 2022 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Crest II XRS Model 22 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Crest II XRS Model 22 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 13 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Pontroons Classic LX240 L 2022 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
ModelCrest II XRS Model 22
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,325 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1054.6
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2325
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]20 ft. 10 in.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches288
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter24 in.
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typenot available
Engine maxOutboard/ Weight: 115 / 463 lbs.
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,470 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower