Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Grand Cayman 2585 2008 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2585 2008 vs Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 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 Grand Cayman 2585 2008 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2585 2008 carries 25 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021. 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 2585 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 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 2585 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2585 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 14 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Xfc 179 2021 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
Makenot available
ModelGrand Cayman 2585
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,300 lbs. (1,043 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1043.26
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2300
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet17.67
Length - Inches7
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 7 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Detail17.67 ft
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Meters5.39
Length overall - Inches295
Length overall - Inches212
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 - Detail25 gal. (95 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,155 lbs. (977 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower