Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 202 LPX 2004 vs Crownline E285 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 202 LPX 2004 vs Crownline E285 2020 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 350 hp, the Crownline E285 2020 has a 30-hp advantage over the Crownline 202 LPX 2004's 320-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crownline 202 LPX 2004 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crownline E285 2020 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 202 LPX 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 202 LPX 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline E285 2020 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
Makenot available
Model202 LPX
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail30 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3400 - 3600 lb
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1632.93
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]49.25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches336
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet28
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
Maximum people12 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower