Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 21 SS 2009 vs Crownline E 235 XS 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 21 SS 2009 vs Crownline E 235 XS 2021 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 Crownline 21 SS 2009 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Crownline E 235 XS 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crownline E 235 XS 2021 carries 55 gallons versus 41 gallons in the Crownline 21 SS 2009. 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 E 235 XS 2021 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crownline 21 SS 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline E 235 XS 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline E 235 XS 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 21 SS 2009 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
Makenot available
Model21 SS
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail49 in. (1.24 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.24
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches49
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
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. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,500 - 3,700 lbs. (1,588 - 1,678 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.37
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.35
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches25
Length overall - Inches276
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.50 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.0 l Alpha
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. (155 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepower220 php
Horsepowernot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,442 lbs. (654 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower