Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 180 BR 2004 vs Crownline 325 SCR 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 180 BR 2004 vs Crownline 325 SCR 2012 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 640 hp, the Crownline 325 SCR 2012 has a 415-hp advantage over the Crownline 180 BR 2004's 225-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 325 SCR 2012 carries 139 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Crownline 180 BR 2004. 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 325 SCR 2012 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crownline 180 BR 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 325 SCR 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 325 SCR 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 180 BR 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrownline
MakeCrownline
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [max] - Detail13 in
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail2450 - 2600 lb
Weight - DetailStandard Twins: 10,000 - 10,300 lbs. (4,536 kg) Diesel Twins: 11,000 lbs. (4,990 kg)
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.11
Height [transom]46 in
Height [transom]not available
Beamnot available
Beam116 in. (2.95 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.91
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches75
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet32.42
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 5 in. (9.9 m)
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters9.88
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches389
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail139 gal. (526 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters526.17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal139
Engine max225 hp
Engine max640 hp (Twins)
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Maximum people8 Person Capacity
Maximum peoplenot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee