Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1448T 2010 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Crestliner CR 1448T 2010 against a pontoon Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 2008 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 2785 2008 measures 26,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner CR 1448T 2010 at 14,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner CR 1448T 2010 tips the scales at 365 lbs — 340 lbs more than the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 2008 at 25 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 150 hp, the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 2008 has a 125-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1448T 2010's 25-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 2785 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1448T 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 2785 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1448T 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 1448T
ModelGrand Cayman 2785
Model Year201
Model Year2008
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 - Detail2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.365
Weight - lbs.25
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches19
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet14
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 7 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters8.1
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches319
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.072 in
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max25 hp
Engine max150 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
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 capacity2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people16
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2