Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 185 SS 2011 vs Crownline 325 SCR 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Crownline 185 SS 2011 against a deep vee Crownline 325 SCR 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crownline 325 SCR 2010 measures 32,4 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crownline 185 SS 2011 at 18,4 feet (2011). At 32 lbs and 11 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 750 hp, the Crownline 325 SCR 2010 has a 530-hp advantage over the Crownline 185 SS 2011's 220-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 2010 carries 139 gallons versus 25 gallons in the Crownline 185 SS 2011. 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 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crownline 185 SS 2011 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 325 SCR 2010 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 185 SS 2011 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 Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam92 in. (2.33 m)
Beam116 in. (2.95 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Detail48 in. (1.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail75 in. (1.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.22
Bridge clearance - Meters1.91
Bridge clearance - Inches48
Bridge clearance - Inches75
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (40 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail28 in. (71 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail2,950 - 3,200 lbs. (1,338 - 1,451 kg)
Weight - DetailStandard Twins: 10,000 - 10,300 lbs. (4,536 kg) Diesel Twins: 11,000 lbs. (4,990 kg)
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.11
Length - Feet18.42
Length - Feet32.42
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 5 in. (5.61 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 5 in. (9.9 m)
Length overall - Meters5.61
Length overall - Meters9.88
Length overall - Inches221
Length overall - Inches389
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Engine model3.0 l MPI WPS Alpha
Engine modelTwin 350 MAG MPI Seacore Bravo III
Fuel tank capacity - Detail25 gal. (94 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail139 gal. (526 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters94.64
Fuel tank capacity - Liters526.17
Fuel tank capacity - Gal25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal139
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Horsepower135 php
Horsepower600 php
Engine max220 php
Engine max750 hp (Twins)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,140 lbs. (517 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available