Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1236 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1236 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O 2010 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 - 10 hp for the Crestliner CR 1236 2004 and 3 hp for the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O 2010. 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 2685 I/O 2010 is rated for 14 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 2685 I/O 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 25,5 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 2685 I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam56 in.
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches56
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail140 lbs.
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg) 3,719 lbs. (1,687 kg) with Tritoon
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - kg1686.91
Weight - lbs.140
Weight - lbs.3719
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 - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Meters3.63
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Inches143
Length overall - Inches306
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. (7.3 m) tube length
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25.5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max10
Engine max3.0 - 5.0 l 3.0 - 5.7 l with Tritoon
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l) 56 gal. (212 l) with Tritoon
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum capacity527 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people3 Persons
Maximum people14
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. tube 0.090 in. nose cone
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2 or 3