Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Canadian 1850 2006 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O RFL TriToon 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Canadian 1850 2006 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O RFL TriToon 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O RFL TriToon 2009 measures 25,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Canadian 1850 2006 at 18,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O RFL TriToon 2009 tips the scales at 3 719 lbs — 3 704 lbs less than the Crestliner Canadian 1850 2006 at 15 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 175 hp, the Crestliner Canadian 1850 2006 has a 172-hp advantage over the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O RFL TriToon 2009's 3-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 2685 I/O RFL TriToon 2009 carries 56 gallons versus 39 gallons in the Crestliner Canadian 1850 2006. 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 2685 I/O RFL TriToon 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crestliner Canadian 1850 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O RFL TriToon 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O RFL TriToon 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Canadian 1850 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCanadian 185
ModelGrand Cayman 2685 I/O RFL TriToon
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam95 in. (241 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 m)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Weight - Detail3,719 lbs. (1,687 kg) with 5.0 l
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kg1686.91
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.3719
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (241 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches41
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Meters7.8
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Inches218
Length overall - Inches306
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 Sides: .090 Transom: .125
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard90 EXLPT Optimax
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (148 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max175 hp
Engine max3.0 l - 5.7 l
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs. (736 kg)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people14
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in