Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crest II LE XRS 25 2008 vs Crest Pontroons Continental 270 NX SLS Twin 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crest II LE XRS 25 2008 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 II LE XRS 25 2008 carries a rated maximum of 135 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 II LE XRS 25 2008 is rated for 14 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 II LE XRS 25 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest II LE XRS 25 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 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
ModelII LE XRS 25
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,626 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1191.13
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2626
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]23 ft. 8 in.
Length [deck]not available
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail25 ft.
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches300
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter24 in.
Tube diameternot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardOutboard Weight: 560 lbs.
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max135 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,696 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower