Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 21 SS 2010 vs Crownline 300 LS 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Crownline 21 SS 2010 against a deep vee Crownline 300 LS 2009 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crownline 21 SS 2010 measures 20,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 17,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crownline 300 LS 2009 at 3,0 feet (2009). At 37 lbs and 89 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Crownline 300 LS 2009 has a 280-hp advantage over the Crownline 21 SS 2010's 320-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 300 LS 2009 carries 84 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 300 LS 2009 is rated for 9 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 300 LS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 300 LS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 3,0 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 Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam112 in. (2.84 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.84
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches112
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℃
Deadrise24℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail16 in. (41 cm)
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle & Twin: 24.5 in. (7.46 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.41
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inches16
Draft [drive up] inches24.5
Draft [max] - Detail30 in. (76 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailSingle: 41 in. (12.49 cm) Twin: 34 in. (10.36 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches3
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail3,500 - 3,700 lbs. (1,588 - 1,678 kg)
Weight - Detail7,800 - 8,900 lbs. (3,538 - 4,037 kg)
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kg4036.97
Weight - lbs.37
Weight - lbs.89
Length - Feet20.83
Length - Feet3
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 10 in. (6.35 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.35
Length overall - Meters9.3
Length overall - Inches25
Length overall - Inches366
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Engine model5.0 l Alpha
Engine model496 MAG MPI Bravo III
Fuel tank capacity - Detail41 gal. (155 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters155.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Horsepower220 php
Horsepower375 hp
Engine max320 hp
Engine max600 hp (Twins)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,442 lbs. (654 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available