Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon Deluxe 2021 vs Crestliner Sport Classic 2085 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon Deluxe 2021 vs Crestliner Sport Classic 2085 2008 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 Crestliner Sport Classic 2085 2008 tops out at 90 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon Deluxe 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Sport Classic 2085 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon Deluxe 2021 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Sport Classic 2085 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Sport Classic 2085 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner 1860 Retriever Jon Deluxe 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.2 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches246
Beamnot available
Beam101 in. (257 cm)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches101
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (861 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.19
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,869 lbs. (848 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrestliner
Modelnot available
ModelSport Classic 2085
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter23 in. (58 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max90 hp