Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 180 BR 2004 vs Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 180 BR 2004 vs Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 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 250 hp, the Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 has a 25-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 Eclipse E24 XS 2018 carries 55 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 180 BR 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 180 BR 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 180 BR 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrownline
Makenot available
Model180 BR
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail27 in.
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13 in.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2450 - 2600 lb.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2600
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]46 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Engine max225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeSuzuki
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people8 Person Capacity
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower