Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O Tritoon 2008 vs Crestliner Kodiak 16 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O Tritoon 2008 against a deep vee Crestliner Kodiak 16 SC 2012 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 Tritoon 2008 measures 23,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Kodiak 16 SC 2012 at 16,5 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Kodiak 16 SC 2012 tips the scales at 704 lbs — 702 lbs less than the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O Tritoon 2008 at 2 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 Crestliner Kodiak 16 SC 2012 tops out at 60 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O Tritoon 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O Tritoon 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner Kodiak 16 SC 2012 caps at 5. 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 Tritoon 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O Tritoon 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Kodiak 16 SC 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelGrand Cayman 2485 I/O Tritoon
ModelKodiak 16 SC
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam75.5 in. (191.8 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.93
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches75.5
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (907 kg) with 4.3 l
Weight - Detail704 lbs. (319 kg)
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg319.33
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.704
Length - Meters7.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet16.5
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 6 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters5.03
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches198
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 33.5 in. (85 cm) Cockpit: 22 in. (56 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters86.36
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches33.5
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.08 in. Sides: 0.08 in. Transom: 0.10 in
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Number of tubes3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail56 gal. (212 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max60 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,613 lbs. (1,638 kg)
Maximum capacity1,250 lbs. (567 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people5