Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O RFL TriToon 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O RFL TriToon 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 8 hp for the Crestliner C 1752 VC 2004 and 3 hp for the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O RFL TriToon 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O RFL TriToon 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner C 1752 VC 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 RFL TriToon 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O RFL TriToon 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 C 1752 VC 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
ModelC 1752 VC
ModelGrand Cayman 2485 I/O RFL Tritoon
Model Year2004
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail430 lbs
Weight - Detail3,613 lbs. (1,638 kg)
Weight - kg195.04
Weight - kg1638.83
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.3613
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail17 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches282
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]22 ft. (6.7 m) tube length
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max8
Engine max3.0 - 5.0 l
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1050 lbs
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people5 Persons
Maximum people12
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 tubes3