Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O 2008 vs Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 I/O 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O 2008 against a modified vee Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 I/O 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 2685 I/O 2008 measures 25,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 I/O 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 I/O 2008 tips the scales at 2 105 lbs — 2 071 lbs less than the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O 2008 at 34 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 Super Hawk 1800 I/O 2008 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 35 gal and 33 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crestliner Super Hawk 1800 I/O 2008 caps at 7. 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2685 I/O 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 Super Hawk 1800 I/O 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelGrand Cayman 2685 I/O
ModelSuper Hawk 1800 I/O
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam95 in. (241 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. (1,542 kg) with 5.0 l
Weight - Detailwith 3 l 4 cylinder: 2,105 lbs. (955 kg)
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - kg954.81
Weight - lbs.34
Weight - lbs.2105
Length - Meters7.8
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet18
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inches306
Length overall - Inches218
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail95 in. (241 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.04
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches41
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.100 in. Sides: 0.090 in. Transom: 0.125 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 - Detail33 gal. (125 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters124.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal33
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max220 hp (3 - 4.3 l)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity1,280 lbs. (580 kg)
Maximum people14
Maximum people7