Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 vs Crestliner Kodiak 167 SC 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 against a modified vee Crestliner Kodiak 167 SC 2008 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 2008 measures 23,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Kodiak 167 SC 2008 at 16,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Kodiak 167 SC 2008 tips the scales at 704 lbs — 702 lbs less than the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 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 167 SC 2008 tops out at 50 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 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 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner Kodiak 167 SC 2008 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 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 167 SC 2008 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
ModelKodiak 167 SC
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam75 in. (190 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches75
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 - Meters5
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet16
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches199
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail22.5 in. (57.15 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters58.42
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches22.5
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail75 in. (190 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail33.5 in. (85 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.86
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches33.5
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. Sides: 0.080 in. Transom: 0.010 in
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeModified Vee
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 - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - DetailPortable
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max50 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,200 lbs. (1,451 kg)
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs. (433 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people5