Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O Tritoon 2008 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O Tritoon 2008 against a modified vee Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS SC 2007 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 2685 I/O Tritoon 2008 measures 25,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS SC 2007 at 14,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O Tritoon 2008 tips the scales at 3 719 lbs — 3 667 lbs more than the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS SC 2007 at 52 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 Sportsman 14 SS SC 2007 tops out at 35 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 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 2685 I/O Tritoon 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS SC 2007 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 2685 I/O Tritoon 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O Tritoon 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Sportsman 14 SS SC 2007 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 2685 I/O Tritoon
ModelSportsman 14 SS SC
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam73 in. (185 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.85
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches73
Weight - Detail3,719 lbs. (1,687 kg) with 5.0 l
Weight - Detail520 lbs. (235 kg)
Weight - kg1686.91
Weight - kg235.87
Weight - lbs.3719
Weight - lbs.52
Length - Meters7.8
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches306
Length overall - Inches175
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise6℃
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail73 in. (185 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail27.5 in. (70 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches27.5
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in. (51 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull thicknessBottom: .080 Sides: .080 Transom: .1
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeModified 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 - Detailnot available
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/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25EL
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)
Maximum people14
Maximum people4