Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner CR 1648 T 2008 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O RFL TriToon 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Crestliner CR 1648 T 2008 against a pontoon Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O RFL TriToon 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 2485 I/O RFL TriToon 2010 measures 23,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 8,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner CR 1648 T 2008 at 15,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O RFL TriToon 2010 tips the scales at 3 613 lbs — 3 338 lbs less than the Crestliner CR 1648 T 2008 at 275 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 35 hp, the Crestliner CR 1648 T 2008 has a 32-hp advantage over the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O RFL TriToon 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 2485 I/O RFL TriToon 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner CR 1648 T 2008 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 RFL TriToon 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O RFL TriToon 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner CR 1648 T 2008 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 T
ModelGrand Cayman 2485 I/O RFL Tritoon
Model Year2008
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches7
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters53.34
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches21
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail275 lbs. (125 kg)
Weight - Detail3,613 lbs. (1,638 kg)
Weight - kg124.74
Weight - kg1638.83
Weight - lbs.275
Weight - lbs.3613
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet15
Length - Feet23.5
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 10 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Meters4.83
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches19
Length overall - Inches282
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]22 ft. (6.7 m) tube length
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.072 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max35 hp
Engine max3.0 - 5.0 l
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 capacity973 lbs. (442 kg)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people4
Maximum people12
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 tubes3