The Crownline 21 SS 2012 is a modified-V design and the Crownline E6 EC 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 E6 EC 2013 measures 26,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crownline 21 SS 2012 at 20,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crownline E6 EC 2013 tips the scales at 5 700 lbs - 2 000 lbs less than the Crownline 21 SS 2012 at 3 700 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 430 hp, the Crownline E6 EC 2013 has a 110-hp advantage over the Crownline 21 SS 2012'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 E6 EC 2013 carries 55 gallons versus 41 gallons in the Crownline 21 SS 2012. 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 21 SS 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Crownline E6 EC 2013 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 21 SS 2012 could be the deciding factor.