Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Grand Cayman 2385 2008 vs Crestliner XCR 1256 V 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2385 2008 vs Crestliner XCR 1256 V 2004 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 150 hp, the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2385 2008 has a 149-hp advantage over the Crestliner XCR 1256 V 2004's 1-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 2385 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner XCR 1256 V 2004 caps at 3. 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 XCR 1256 V 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 3 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelGrand Cayman 2385
ModelXCR 1256 V
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam56 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.42
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches56
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs. (975 kg)
Weight - Detail104 lbs
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - kg47.17
Weight - lbs.215
Weight - lbs.104
Length - Meters6.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 7 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Detail12 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters6.88
Length overall - Meters3.68
Length overall - Inches271
Length overall - Inches145
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull thicknessnot available
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine max1
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Maximum capacity575 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people3 Persons