Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 180 BR 2007 vs Crownline 240 EX 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 180 BR 2007 vs Crownline 240 EX 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crownline 240 EX 2007 measures 24,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crownline 180 BR 2007 at 18,0 feet (2007). At 26 lbs and 5 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Crownline 240 EX 2007 has a 95-hp advantage over the Crownline 180 BR 2007'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 180 BR 2007 carries 27 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Crownline 240 EX 2007. 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 240 EX 2007 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Crownline 180 BR 2007 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 240 EX 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 240 EX 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 180 BR 2007 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 Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail58.25 in. (1.48 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.17
Bridge clearance - Meters1.47
Bridge clearance - Inches46
Bridge clearance - Inches58.25
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail2,450 - 2,600 lbs. (1,112 - 1,179 kg)
Weight - Detail4,800 - 5,000 lbs. (2,179 - 2,268 kg)
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.5
Length - Meters5.5
Length - Meters7.47
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in. (7.47 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches294
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardM3.0 L WPS Alpha 135 php
Engine/s standardM5.7 L Alpha 250 php
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine max225 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,160 lbs. (526 kg)
Maximum capacity2,065 lbs. (937 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people13