Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 vs Crestliner XCR 1462 V 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2485 I/O 2008 vs Crestliner XCR 1462 V 2006 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 2485 I/O 2008 measures 23,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner XCR 1462 V 2006 at 13,0 feet (2006). At 2 lbs and 14 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 XCR 1462 V 2006 tops out at 25 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 XCR 1462 V 2006 caps at 4. 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 XCR 1462 V 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelGrand Cayman 2485 I/O
ModelXCR 1462 V
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam62 in. (157 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches62
Weight - Detail2,000 lbs. (907 kg) with 4.3 l
Weight - Detail140 lbs. (64 kg)
Weight - kg907.18
Weight - kg63.5
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.14
Length - Meters7.1
Length - Meters4.2
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet13
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches8
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters4.17
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches164
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.76
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches3
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull thickness.050 in
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard8M
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,200 lbs. (1,451 kg)
Maximum capacity900 lbs. (408 kg)
Maximum people12
Maximum people4