Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 192 BR 2004 vs Crownline 266 SC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 192 BR 2004 vs Crownline 266 SC 2012 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 430 hp, the Crownline 266 SC 2012 has a 150-hp advantage over the Crownline 192 BR 2004's 280-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 266 SC 2012 carries 62 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Crownline 192 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 192 BR 2004 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crownline 266 SC 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 192 BR 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 192 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 266 SC 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrownline
MakeCrownline
Model Year2004
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam96 in
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail13 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.33
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inches13
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detail27 in
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail2850 - 3000 lb
Weight - Detail6,000 - 6,200 lbs. (2,721 - 2,812 kg)
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - lbs.3
Weight - lbs.62
Height [transom]50 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.1 m)
Length overall - Meters5.82
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Inches229
Length overall - Inches318
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail68 in. (1.72 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.73
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches68
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet26.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (235 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Engine max280 hp
Engine max430 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum people8 Person Capacity
Maximum people1
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,442 lbs. (654 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee