Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 23 SS 2009 vs Crownline Eclipse E4 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 23 SS 2009 vs Crownline Eclipse E4 2017 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 23 SS 2009 carries a rated maximum of 425 hp. Engine data for the Crownline Eclipse E4 2017 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crownline 23 SS 2009 carries 62 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Crownline Eclipse E4 2017. 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 23 SS 2009 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Crownline Eclipse E4 2017 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 23 SS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 23 SS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline Eclipse E4 2017 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
Model23 SS
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
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 - Detail53 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.35
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches53
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
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 - Detail4,000 - 4,200 lbs. (1,814 - 1,905 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.09
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches279
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7 l Alpha
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (235 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepower250 php
Horsepowernot available
Engine max425 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