Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crest III Classic 22 2007 vs Crest Pontroons Caribbean RS 230 SLRC 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crest III Classic 22 2007 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 III Classic 22 2007 carries a rated maximum of 135 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 III Classic 22 2007 is rated for 14 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 III Classic 22 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crest III Classic 22 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 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
ModelIII Classic 22
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,656 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1204.74
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2656
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [deck]21 ft. 8 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
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter26 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 capacity2,784 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower