Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 220 LS 2007 vs Crownline 300 LS 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 220 LS 2007 vs Crownline 300 LS 2008 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 600 hp, the Crownline 300 LS 2008 has a 280-hp advantage over the Crownline 220 LS 2007'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 2008 carries 82 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Crownline 220 LS 2007. 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 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crownline 220 LS 2007 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 300 LS 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 220 LS 2007 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 Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam112 in. (2.87 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.84
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches112
Bridge clearance - Detail49.25 in. (1.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.24
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches49.25
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,700 - 3,900 lbs. (1,678 - 1,769 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1769.01
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.39
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.9
Length - Meters9.9
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in. (6.9 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 5 in. (9.9 m)
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Meters9.88
Length overall - Inches27
Length overall - Inches389
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardM5.0 L MPI Alpha 260 php
Engine/s standardM496 MAG MPI Bravo III
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail82 gal. (526 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters310.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal82
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max320 hp
Engine max600 hp (Twins)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,442 lbs. (654 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available