Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 215 SS 2019 vs Crownline 226 LS 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 215 SS 2019 vs Crownline 226 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.
The Crownline 226 LS 2005 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Crownline 215 SS 2019 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crownline 226 LS 2005 carries 62 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Crownline 215 SS 2019. 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 226 LS 2005 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Crownline 215 SS 2019 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 226 LS 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 226 LS 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 215 SS 2019 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail21.00 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Meters6.4
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches252
Length overall - Inches264
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail56 in. (1.42 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.42
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches56
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,100 - 4,300 lbs. (1,679 - 1,769 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.43
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.7
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (235 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,583 lbs. (718 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrownline
Modelnot available
Model226 LS
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005