Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2185 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2185 2009 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 Grand Cayman 2185 2009 has a 107-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004's 8-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2185 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner C 1860 VC 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 Grand Cayman 2185 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2185 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner C 1860 VC 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
ModelC 1860 VC
ModelGrand Cayman 2185
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam86.5 in
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches86.5
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail690 lbs
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Weight - kg312.98
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - lbs.69
Weight - lbs.2
Height - Detail21.5 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.56
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches246
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max8
Engine max115 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal. (95 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1400 lbs
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (952 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people12
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in