Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1655 V 2007 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Crestliner C 1655 V 2007 against a pontoon Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 measures 23,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner C 1655 V 2007 at 16,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner C 1655 V 2007 tips the scales at 775 lbs — 773 lbs more than the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 at 2 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Crestliner C 1655 V 2007 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 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 Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner C 1655 V 2007 caps at 3. 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner C 1655 V 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1655 V
ModelGrand Cayman 2485 I/O
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam76 in. (192 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches76
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise8℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches23
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail775 lbs. (352 kg)
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (907 kg) with 4.3 l
Weight - kg351.53
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - lbs.775
Weight - lbs.2
Width [transom] - Detail55 in. (140 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5
Length - Meters7.1
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 2 in. (5.0 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Meters4.93
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches194
Length overall - Inches282
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness.100 in
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard25ELH
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max40 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Operational Info
Maximum capacity900 lbs. (408 kg)
Maximum capacity3,200 lbs. (1,451 kg)
Maximum people3
Maximum people12
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2