Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O Tritoon 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O Tritoon 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 C 1754 VDS 2004 carries a rated maximum of 7 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O Tritoon 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O Tritoon 2008 carries 56 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Crestliner C 1754 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 Grand Cayman 2885 I/O Tritoon 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O Tritoon 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O Tritoon 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner C 1754 VDS 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelC 1754 VDS
ModelGrand Cayman 2885 I/O Tritoon
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam75 in
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches75
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail725 lbs
Weight - Detail3,870 lbs. (1,755 kg) with 5.7 l
Weight - kg328.85
Weight - kg1755.4
Weight - lbs.725
Weight - lbs.387
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 - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.18
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Inches204
Length overall - Inches33
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Engine max7
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1045 lbs
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people16
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3