Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 180 BR 2010 vs Crownline 185 SS 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Crownline 180 BR 2010 against a deep vee Crownline 185 SS 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Crownline 180 BR 2010 at 18,0 ft versus Crownline 185 SS 2013 at 18,4 ft. At 26 lbs and 32 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 220 hp for the Crownline 180 BR 2010 and 220 hp for the Crownline 185 SS 2013. 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 27 gal and 25 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Crownline 180 BR 2010 and Crownline 185 SS 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeCrownline
MakeCrownline
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.3 m)
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Detail46 in. (1.17 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail48 in. (1.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.17
Bridge clearance - Meters1.22
Bridge clearance - Inches46
Bridge clearance - Inches48
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (40 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches32
Weight - Detail2,450 - 2,600 lbs. (1,112 - 1,179 kg)
Weight - Detail2,950 - 3,200 lbs. (1,338 - 1,451 kg)
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.32
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet18.42
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches221
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine model3.0 l WPS Alpha
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal. (94 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower135 php
Horsepowernot available
Engine max220 hp
Engine max220 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,160 lbs. (526 kg)
Maximum capacity1,140 lbs. (517 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8