Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1448MT 2010 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Crestliner CR 1448MT 2010 against a pontoon Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O 2010 measures 25,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 11,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner CR 1448MT 2010 at 14,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O 2010 tips the scales at 3 719 lbs — 3 354 lbs less than the Crestliner CR 1448MT 2010 at 365 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 25 hp, the Crestliner CR 1448MT 2010 has a 22-hp advantage over the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O 2010'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 2685 I/O 2010 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1448MT 2010 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 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 1448MT 2010 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 1448MT
ModelGrand Cayman 2685 I/O
Model Year201
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail365 lbs. (166 kg)
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg) 3,719 lbs. (1,687 kg) with Tritoon
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - kg1686.91
Weight - lbs.365
Weight - lbs.3719
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet25.5
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches306
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. (7.3 m) tube length
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.072 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeFlat
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max25 hp
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people4
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