Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 226 LS 2005 vs Crownline JTC72294L708 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 226 LS 2005 vs Crownline JTC72294L708 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 Crownline 226 LS 2005 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Crownline JTC72294L708 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
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 JTC72294L708 2008 caps at 7. 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 JTC72294L708 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrownline
Makenot available
Model226 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 - Detail56 in. (1.42 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.42
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches56
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,100 - 4,300 lbs. (1,679 - 1,769 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1950.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.43
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet25
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 0 in. (7.3 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches300
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (235 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,583 lbs. (718 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower