Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 216 LS 2005 vs Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 216 LS 2005 vs Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Crownline 216 LS 2005 has a 70-hp advantage over the Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018's 250-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 Eclipse E24 XS 2018 carries 55 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Crownline 216 LS 2005. 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 Eclipse E24 XS 2018 is rated for 7 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 Eclipse E24 XS 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 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
Makenot available
Model216 LS
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail50.5 in. (1.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.3
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches50.5
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail33 in. (84 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,700 - 3,900 lbs. (1,679 - 1,769 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches288
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 l Alpha 220 php
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeSuzuki
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,442 lbs. (654 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower