Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crest Crest III Classic 30 2005 vs Crest Pontroons Continental 270 NX SLS Twin 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crest Crest III Classic 30 2005 vs Crest Pontroons Continental 270 NX SLS Twin 2021 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 Crest III Classic 30 2005 carries a rated maximum of 140 hp. Engine data for the Crest Pontroons Continental 270 NX SLS Twin 2021 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 Crest III Classic 30 2005 is rated for 20 passengers, while the Crest Pontroons Continental 270 NX SLS Twin 2021 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Crest III Classic 30 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Crest III Classic 30 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 20 passengers and at 30,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Pontroons Continental 270 NX SLS Twin 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrest
Makenot available
ModelCrest III Classic 30
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,440 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1560.36
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.3440
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]29 ft. 2 in.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet30
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches360
Length overall - Inches348
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter26 in.
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardOutboard Weight: 453 lbs. I/O: V-8
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max140 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,615 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people20
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower