Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 21 SS 2010 vs Crownline 236 SC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Crownline 21 SS 2010 against a deep vee Crownline 236 SC 2013 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 21 SS 2010 at 20,8 ft versus Crownline 236 SC 2013 at 23,5 ft. At 37 lbs and 48 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 320 hp for the Crownline 21 SS 2010 and 320 hp for the Crownline 236 SC 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crownline 236 SC 2013 carries 45 gallons versus 41 gallons in the Crownline 21 SS 2010. 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 236 SC 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crownline 21 SS 2010 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 236 SC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 236 SC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 21 SS 2010 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 Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail49 in. (1.24 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail66 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.24
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Inches49
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,500 - 3,700 lbs. (1,588 - 1,678 kg)
Weight - Detail4,600 - 4,800 lbs. (2,087 - 2,177 kg)
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kg2177.24
Weight - lbs.37
Weight - lbs.48
Length - Feet20.83
Length - Feet23.5
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches25
Length overall - Inches282
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine model5.0 l Alpha
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. (155 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower220 php
Horsepowernot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,442 lbs. (654 kg)
Maximum capacity1,360 lbs. (617 kg)
Maximum people1
Maximum people8
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. fresh water