Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2010 vs Crestliner Sportsman 16 SC 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2010 vs Crestliner Sportsman 16 SC 2004 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 3 hp for the Crestliner Grand Cayman 2885 I/O 2010 and 4 hp for the Crestliner Sportsman 16 SC 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
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 Sportsman 16 SC 2004 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 Sportsman 16 SC 2004 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
ModelSportsman 16 SC
Model Year201
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (259 cm)
Beam75 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters1.91
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches75
Weight - Detail3,750 lbs. (1,701 kg) 3,870 lbs. (1,755 kg) with Tritoon
Weight - Detail430 lbs
Weight - kg1755.4
Weight - kg195.04
Weight - lbs.387
Weight - lbs.43
Length [at waterline]26 ft. (7.9 m) tube length
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet27.5
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 6 in. (8.4 m)
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Meters8.38
Length overall - Meters5.05
Length overall - Inches33
Length overall - Inches199
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail28.5 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches28.5
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20 in
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull typePontoon
Hull typenot available
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters211.98
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal56
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max3.0 l - 350 Mag
Engine max4
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Maximum capacity1300 lbs
Maximum people16
Maximum people6 Persons