Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1448TS 2010 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O Tritoon 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a flat Crestliner CR 1448TS 2010 against a pontoon Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O Tritoon 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 2885 I/O Tritoon 2008 measures 27,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner CR 1448TS 2010 at 14,0 feet (2010). At 365 lbs and 387 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Crestliner CR 1448TS 2010 carries a rated maximum of 25 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O Tritoon 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O Tritoon 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1448TS 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 2885 I/O Tritoon 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O Tritoon 2008 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 1448TS 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 1448TS
ModelGrand Cayman 2885 I/O Tritoon
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 - Detail3,870 lbs. (1,755 kg) with 5.7 l
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - kg1755.4
Weight - lbs.365
Weight - lbs.387
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 - Feet27
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
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 - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.072 in
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull typeFlat
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max25 hp
Engine maxnot available
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 capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people16
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3