Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1232 2005 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1232 2005 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 measures 23,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner CR 1232 2005 at 11,0 feet (2005). At 9 lbs and 2 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Crestliner CR 1232 2005 carries a rated maximum of 3 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1232 2005 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1232 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCR 1232
ModelGrand Cayman 2485 I/O
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam48 in. (122 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters1.22
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches48
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters40.64
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches16
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail90 lbs. (41 kg)
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (907 kg) with 4.3 l
Weight - kg40.82
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - lbs.9
Weight - lbs.2
Width [transom] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters3.6
Length - Meters7.1
Length - Feet11
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 10 in. (3.6 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Meters3.61
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches142
Length overall - Inches282
Body / Hull
Hull thickness.043 in
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max3 hp
Engine maxnot available
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 capacity335 lbs. (152 kg)
Maximum capacity3,200 lbs. (1,451 kg)
Maximum people2
Maximum people12
Options / Other
OptionsCustom EZ Loader/Crestliner Trailer
Optionsnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2