Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 8 hp for the Crestliner C 1860 VC 2004 and 3 hp for the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2009. 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 2885 I/O 2009 is rated for 16 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 2885 I/O 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2009 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 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 2885 I/O
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 - Detail3,750 lbs. (1,701 kg) with 5.7 l
Weight - kg312.98
Weight - kg1700.97
Weight - lbs.69
Weight - lbs.375
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 - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Inches216
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 typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max8
Engine max3.0 l - 350 MAG
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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1400 lbs
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people16
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in