Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1236 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2385 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1236 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2385 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 150 hp, the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2385 2009 has a 140-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1236 2004's 10-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 2385 2009 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1236 2004 caps at 3. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2385 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2385 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1236 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCR 1236
ModelGrand Cayman 2385
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam56 in.
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches56
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail140 lbs.
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs. (975 kg)
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - lbs.140
Weight - lbs.2150
Height - Detail17 in.
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.43
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches17
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail11 ft. 11 in.
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 7 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Meters6.88
Length overall - Inches143
Length overall - Inches271
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max10
Engine max150 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 capacity527 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Maximum people3 Persons
Maximum people12
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in.