Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crest Explorer 2200 2005 vs Crest Pontroons Caribbean RS 230 SLRC 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crest Explorer 2200 2005 vs Crest Pontroons Caribbean RS 230 SLRC 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 Crest Explorer 2200 2005 carries a rated maximum of 90 hp. Engine data for the Crest Pontroons Caribbean RS 230 SLRC 2022 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 Explorer 2200 2005 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Crest Pontroons Caribbean RS 230 SLRC 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 Explorer 2200 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Explorer 2200 2005 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 Caribbean RS 230 SLRC 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
ModelExplorer 22
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 - 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 - Feet23
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches276
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter24 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardOutboard Weight: 405 lbs
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,470 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower