Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 Tiller 2007 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 Tiller 2007 vs Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 2008 measures 26,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 Tiller 2007 at 17,0 feet (2007). At 105 lbs and 25 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 2008 has a 75-hp advantage over the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 Tiller 2007's 75-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 2008 carries 56 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 Tiller 2007. 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 Grand Cayman 2785 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 Tiller 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2785 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Fish Hawk 1700 Tiller 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelFish Hawk 1700 Tiller
ModelGrand Cayman 2785
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam91 in. (231 cm)
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inches102
Depth - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters60.96
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches24
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,050 lbs. (476 kg)
Weight - Detail2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Weight - kg476.27
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.105
Weight - lbs.25
Width [transom] - Detail91 in. (231 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 - Meters5.2
Length - Meters8
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet26
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 2 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 7 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Meters5.23
Length overall - Meters8.1
Length overall - Inches206
Length overall - Inches319
Body / Hull
Hull thicknessBottom: .090 Sides: .080 Transom: .125
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typenot available
Hull typePontoon
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard60ELHPT (factory rigged outboard) includes tiller handle kit
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters113.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max75 hp
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,450 lbs. (657 kg)
Maximum capacity2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people16
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameternot available
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Number of tubesnot available
Number of tubes2