Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1448 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1448 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 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 25 hp, the Crestliner CR 1448 2004 has a 22-hp advantage over the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2009's 3-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 2885 I/O 2009 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1448 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1448 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCR 1448
ModelGrand Cayman 2885 I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail260 lbs
Weight - Detail3,750 lbs. (1,701 kg) with 5.7 l
Weight - kg117.93
Weight - kg1700.97
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.375
Height - Detail19 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches19
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches33
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.4
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25
Engine max3.0 l - 350 MAG
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 capacity825 lbs
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people16
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in