Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 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 Crestliner CR 1648 MS 2004 carries a rated maximum of 35 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 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 2485 I/O 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1648 MS 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 2485 I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1648 MS 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 1648 MS
ModelGrand Cayman 2485 I/O
Model Year2004
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail275 lbs
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (907 kg) with 4.3 l
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.2
Height - Detail21 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.53
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches21
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches282
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.1
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine maxnot available
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 capacity973 lbs
Maximum capacity3,200 lbs. (1,451 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people12
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2