Matching a deep vee Crownline 185 SS 2013 against a modified vee Crownline 195 SS 2011 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 185 SS 2013 at 18,4 ft versus Crownline 195 SS 2011 at 19,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crownline 195 SS 2011 tips the scales at 364 lbs — 332 lbs less than the Crownline 185 SS 2013 at 32 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 260 hp, the Crownline 195 SS 2011 has a 40-hp advantage over the Crownline 185 SS 2013's 220-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 25 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.