Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 vs Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 O/B 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 vs Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 O/B 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 Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 O/B 2004 tops out at 125 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 carries 35 gallons versus 17 gallons in the Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 O/B 2004. 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 2485 I/O 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crestliner Super Hawk 1700 O/B 2004 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 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 Super Hawk 1700 O/B 2004 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
ModelGrand Cayman 2485 I/O
ModelSuper Hawk 1700 O/B
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam90 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.29
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches9
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (907 kg) with 4.3 l
Weight - Detail1135 lbs
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg514.83
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.1135
Length - Meters7.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters5.36
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches211
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail37 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.94
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches37
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
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 - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail17 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters64.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal17
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max125
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,200 lbs. (1,451 kg)
Maximum capacity1305 lbs
Maximum people12
Maximum people6 Persons