Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crest Crest Sport 20 2005 vs Crest Pontroons Classic LX240 L 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crest Crest Sport 20 2005 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 125-hp advantage over the Crest Crest Sport 20 2005's 75-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 Sport 20 2005 is rated for 8 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 Sport 20 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Crest Sport 20 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 20,0 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 Sport 20
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,030 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg920.79
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2030
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]19 ft. 5 in.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in.
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches240
Length overall - Inches288
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in.
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardOutboard Weight: 330 lbs.
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max75 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,746 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower