Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2010 vs Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a pontoon Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2010 against a deep vee Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2012 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 2010 measures 27,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2012 at 17,5 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2010 tips the scales at 387 lbs — 376 lbs more than the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2012 at 11 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 90 hp, the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2012 has a 87-hp advantage over the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2010's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2010 carries 56 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2012. 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 2885 I/O 2010 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2012 caps at 6. 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 27,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crestliner Pro Tiller 1750 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrestliner
MakeCrestliner
ModelGrand Cayman 2885 I/O
ModelPro Tiller 175
Model Year201
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam95 in. (245 cm)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches95
Weight - Detail3,750 lbs. (1,701 kg) 3,870 lbs. (1,755 kg) with Tritoon
Weight - Detail1,100 lbs. (499 kg)
Weight - kg1755.4
Weight - kg498.95
Weight - lbs.387
Weight - lbs.11
Length [at waterline]26 ft. (7.9 m) tube length
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet27.5
Length - Feet17.5
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Meters5.33
Length overall - Inches33
Length overall - Inches21
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise12°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (88.9 cm) Cockpit: 22 in. (55.9 cm)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25 in. (64 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typePontoon
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.10 in. Sides: 0.09 in. Transom: 0.125 in
Pontoon and Inflatable Specific
Tube diameter27 in. (69 cm)
Tube diameternot available
Tube gauge0.080 in. tube 0.090 in. nose cone
Tube gaugenot available
Number of tubes2 or 3
Number of tubesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l) 56 gal. (212 l) with Tritoon
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal. (90.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max3.0 l - 350 Mag
Engine max90 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Maximum capacity1,425 lbs. (646.4 kg)
Maximum people16
Maximum people6