Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Batata Bay 2385 2010 vs Crestliner C 1860 VDS 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Batata Bay 2385 2010 vs Crestliner C 1860 VDS 2004 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 Crestliner Batata Bay 2385 2010 has a 107-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1860 VDS 2004's 8-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 Batata Bay 2385 2010 carries 25 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Crestliner C 1860 VDS 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 Batata Bay 2385 2010 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Crestliner C 1860 VDS 2004 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Batata Bay 2385 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Batata Bay 2385 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 23,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner C 1860 VDS 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelBatata Bay 2385
ModelC 1860 VDS
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam101 in. (257 cm)
Beam81 in
Beam - Meters2.57
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Inches101
Beam - Inches81
Weight - Detail2,157 lbs. (978 kg) 2,307 lbs. (1,046 kg) with 27 in. tubes
Weight - Detail770 lbs
Weight - kg1046.44
Weight - kg349.27
Weight - lbs.2307
Weight - lbs.77
Length [at waterline]22 ft. (6.7 m) tube length
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet23.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches216
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21.5 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches21.5
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]21 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter23 in. (58 cm) 27 in. (69 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in
Tube gaugenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal. (95 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max115 hp 150 hp with 27 in. tubes
Engine max8
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,075 lbs. (941 kg) 2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg) with 27 in. tubes
Maximum capacity1350 lbs
Maximum people10 12 with 27 in. tubes
Maximum people6 Persons