Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Grand Cayman 2385 2008 vs Crestliner Sportfish 1850 Sterndrive 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2385 2008 vs Crestliner Sportfish 1850 Sterndrive 2005 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 2385 2008 measures 22,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 Sterndrive 2005 at 18,0 feet (2005). At 2 150 lbs and 2 105 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 Crestliner Grand Cayman 2385 2008 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 Sterndrive 2005 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 Sterndrive 2005 carries 39 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2385 2008. 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 2385 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportfish 1850 Sterndrive 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2385 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2385 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Sportfish 1850 Sterndrive 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelGrand Cayman 2385
ModelSportfish 1850 Sterndrive
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam96.5 in. (245 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.46
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches96.5
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs. (975 kg)
Weight - Detail2,105 lbs. [with 3.0 l; 4 cylinders] (955 kg)
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - kg954.81
Weight - lbs.2150
Weight - lbs.2105
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 7 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.88
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches271
Length overall - Inches218
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail96.5 in. (245 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in.
Hull thicknessBottom: .100 Sides: .090 Transom: .125
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes2
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal. (95 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail39 gal. (148 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters147.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard3.0 l - 4.3 l
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Maximum capacity1,280 lbs. (580 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people7
Trailer Info
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailOptional