Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 210 LS 2006 vs Crownline 216 LS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 210 LS 2006 vs Crownline 216 LS 2005 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crownline 210 LS 2006 measures 21,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 19,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crownline 216 LS 2005 at 2,0 feet (2005). At 37 lbs and 39 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 — 300 hp for the Crownline 210 LS 2006 and 320 hp for the Crownline 216 LS 2005. 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 216 LS 2005 carries 45 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Crownline 210 LS 2006. 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 210 LS 2006 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crownline 216 LS 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 210 LS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 210 LS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 216 LS 2005 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 Year2006
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail53 in. (1.35 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail50.5 in. (1.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.35
Bridge clearance - Meters1.3
Bridge clearance - Inches53
Bridge clearance - Inches50.5
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches33
Weight - Detail3,500 - 3,700 lbs. (1,598 - 1,680 kg)
Weight - Detail3,700 - 3,900 lbs. (1,679 - 1,769 kg)
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - lbs.37
Weight - lbs.39
Length - Meters6.6
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches4
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Meters6.55
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Inches258
Length overall - Inches244
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard4.3 l Alpha 190 hp
Engine/s standard5.0 l Alpha 220 php
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max300 hp
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum capacity1,442 lbs. (654 kg)
Maximum people9
Maximum people1