Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 Tiller 2005 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 RFL TriToon 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 Tiller 2005 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 RFL TriToon 2009 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 RFL TriToon 2009 measures 28,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 Tiller 2005 at 16,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 RFL TriToon 2009 tips the scales at 305 lbs — 217 lbs less than the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 Tiller 2005 at 88 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 300 hp, the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 RFL TriToon 2009 has a 240-hp advantage over the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 Tiller 2005's 60-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 RFL TriToon 2009 carries 56 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 Tiller 2005. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 Tiller 2005 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 RFL TriToon 2009 caps at 2. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 Tiller 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1650 Tiller 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 RFL TriToon 2009 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
ModelFish Hawk 1650 Tiller
ModelGrand Cayman 2785 RFL TriToon
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam87 in. (221 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.21
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches87
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail880 lbs. (399 kg)
Weight - Detail3,050 lbs. (1,383 kg)
Weight - kg399.16
Weight - kg1383.46
Weight - lbs.88
Weight - lbs.305
Width [transom] - Detail87 in. (221 cm)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches35
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters4.8
Length - Meters8.7
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 0 in. (4.8 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 8 in. (8.7 m)
Length overall - Meters4.88
Length overall - Meters8.74
Length overall - Inches192
Length overall - Inches344
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal. (68 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max60 hp
Engine max300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacity4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people2
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailOptional
Trailer - Detailnot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Tube gaugenot available
Tube gauge0.080 in