Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2008 vs Crestliner Jons - CR 1448 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2008 against a modified vee Crestliner Jons - CR 1448 2009 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 2885 I/O 2008 measures 27,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Jons - CR 1448 2009 at 14,0 feet (2009). At 375 lbs and 365 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 Jons - CR 1448 2009 tops out at 25 hp. Engine specs for the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 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 2885 I/O 2008 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Crestliner Jons - CR 1448 2009 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 2885 I/O 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Jons - CR 1448 2009 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 2885 I/O
ModelJons - CR 1448
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam70 in. (178 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.78
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches7
Weight - Detail3,750 lbs. (1,701 kg) with 5.7 l
Weight - Detail365 lbs. (166 kg) hull
Weight - kg1700.97
Weight - kg165.56
Weight - lbs.375
Weight - lbs.365
Length - Meters8.4
Length - Meters4.3
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Inches33
Length overall - Inches168
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail48 in. (122 cm)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.48
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches19
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]15 in. (38 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.080 in
Hull thickness0.072 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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max25 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Maximum capacity825 lbs. (375 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people4