Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 S 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 Tritoon 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner CR 1648 S 2004 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 Tritoon 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 Tritoon 2008 has a 265-hp advantage over the Crestliner CR 1648 S 2004's 35-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 CR 1648 S 2004 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 Tritoon 2008 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner CR 1648 S 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner CR 1648 S 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 Tritoon 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 2 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelCR 1648 S
ModelGrand Cayman 2785 Tritoon
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 - Detail2,850 lbs. (1,293 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg1292.74
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.285
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 - Detail26 ft. 7 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters8.1
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches319
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max35
Engine max300 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
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity973 lbs
Maximum capacity4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg)
Maximum people4 Persons
Maximum people2
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes3