Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner C 1860 VDC 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2185 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner C 1860 VDC 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2185 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2185 2008 has a 35-hp advantage over the Crestliner C 1860 VDC 2004's 80-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2185 2008 carries 25 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Crestliner C 1860 VDC 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 2185 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner C 1860 VDC 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2185 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 20,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner C 1860 VDC 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 VDC
ModelGrand Cayman 2185
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam81 in.
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.06
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches81
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail770 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Weight - kg349.27
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - lbs.770
Weight - lbs.2000
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 - Feet20
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 - Detail25 gal. (95 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Engine max80
Engine max115 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1350 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (952 kg)
Maximum people6 Persons
Maximum people12
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2