Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Angler 1600 SC 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Angler 1600 SC 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2010 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 75 hp, the Crestliner Angler 1600 SC 2004 has a 72-hp advantage over the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2010's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2010 carries 56 gallons versus 17 gallons in the Crestliner Angler 1600 SC 2004. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner Angler 1600 SC 2004 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Angler 1600 SC 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelAngler 1600 SC
ModelGrand Cayman 2485 I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam84 in
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail860 lbs
Weight - Detail3,200 lbs. (1,451 kg) 3,613 lbs. (1,638 kg) with Tritoon
Weight - kg390.09
Weight - kg1638.83
Weight - lbs.86
Weight - lbs.3613
Height - Detail35 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches35
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail16 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches282
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]22 ft. (6.7 m) tube length
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l) 56 gal. (212 l) with Tritoon
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Engine max75
Engine max3.0 - 4.3 l 3.0 - 5.0 l with Tritoon
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1200 lbs
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people12
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. tube 0.090 in. nose cone
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3