Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 180 BR 2000 vs Crownline 220 EX 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 180 BR 2000 vs Crownline 220 EX 2009 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Crownline 220 EX 2009 has a 130-hp advantage over the Crownline 180 BR 2000's 190-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crownline 220 EX 2009 carries 45 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Crownline 180 BR 2000. 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 Crownline 220 EX 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Crownline 180 BR 2000 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 220 EX 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 220 EX 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 180 BR 2000 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches270
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail56 in. (1.42 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.42
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches56
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,200 - 4,400 lbs. (1,905 - 1,996 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4400
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine makeMercury
Horsepower190 hp
Horsepower220 php
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.0 l Bravo III
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,442 lbs. (654 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrownline
Modelnot available
Model220 EX
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee