Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 206 LS 2005 vs Crownline E285 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 206 LS 2005 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 80-hp advantage over the Crownline 206 LS 2005's 270-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
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 E285 2020 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Crownline 206 LS 2005 at 19,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeCrownline
Makenot available
Model206 LS
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (5.9 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail51.5 in. (1.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.32
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches51.5
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,300 - 3,500 lbs. (1,498 - 1,588 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches336
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 l Alpha 190 php
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,370 lbs. (621 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower