Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crest Explorer DL Model 2000 2004 vs Crest Pontroons CREST I 220SLRC 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crest Explorer DL Model 2000 2004 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 115 hp, the Crest Pontroons CREST I 220SLRC 2019 has a 40-hp advantage over the Crest Explorer DL Model 2000 2004'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 Explorer DL Model 2000 2004 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Crest Pontroons CREST I 220SLRC 2019 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 DL Model 2000 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest Explorer DL Model 2000 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crest Pontroons CREST I 220SLRC 2019 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 DL Model 2
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,725 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg782.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1725
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]19 ft. 5 in
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.1
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches24
Length overall - Inches276
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutBoard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine maxOutboard/ Weight: 75 / 330 lbs
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 capacity2,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower