Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2008 vs Crestliner Sportsman 14 SC 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2008 against a modified vee Crestliner Sportsman 14 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 2885 I/O 2008 measures 27,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SC 2007 at 14,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2008 tips the scales at 375 lbs — 334 lbs more than the Crestliner Sportsman 14 SC 2007 at 41 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 SC 2007 tops out at 35 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 Sportsman 14 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 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 Sportsman 14 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 2885 I/O
ModelSportsman 14 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 - Detail3,750 lbs. (1,701 kg) with 5.7 l
Weight - Detail410 lbs. (185 kg)
Weight - kg1700.97
Weight - kg185.97
Weight - lbs.375
Weight - lbs.41
Length - Meters8.4
Length - Meters4.4
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet14
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft. 7 in. (4.4 m)
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Meters4.45
Length overall - Inches33
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 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/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard25EL
Engine maxnot available
Engine max35 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Maximum capacity1,010 lbs. (458 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people4