Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crest Crest III Classic 30 2005 vs Crest Pontroons CREST I 220SLRC 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crest Crest III Classic 30 2005 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 140 hp, the Crest Crest III Classic 30 2005 has a 25-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 Pontroons CREST I 220SLRC 2019 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crest Crest III Classic 30 2005 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crest Pontroons CREST I 220SLRC 2019 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Pontroons CREST I 220SLRC 2019 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Crest III Classic 30 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrest
Makenot available
ModelCrest III Classic 3
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.344
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]29 ft. 2 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches36
Length overall - Inches276
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 typeoutboard
Engine max140 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 capacity3,615 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people2
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower