Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 23 SS 2011 vs Crownline 290 CR 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 23 SS 2011 vs Crownline 290 CR 2004 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 430 hp for the Crownline 23 SS 2011 and 425 hp for the Crownline 290 CR 2004. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crownline 290 CR 2004 carries 146 gallons versus 62 gallons in the Crownline 23 SS 2011. 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 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Crownline 290 CR 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 23 SS 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 23 SS 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 23,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 290 CR 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrownline
MakeCrownline
Model Year2011
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam124 in
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.15
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches124
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℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail4,000 - 4,200 lbs. (1,814 - 1,905 kg)
Weight - Detail10,000 lbs. - 10,500 lbs
Weight - kg1905.09
Weight - kg4762.72
Weight - lbs.42
Weight - lbs.105
Length - Feet23.25
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in. (7.1 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 11 in
Length overall - Meters7.09
Length overall - Meters8.81
Length overall - Inches279
Length overall - Inches347
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]102 in. in
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.0 l MPI Bravo III
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail62 gal. (235 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail146 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters552.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal146
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepower260 php
Horsepowernot available
Engine max430 php
Engine max425-Single 640-Twins
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,583 lbs. (718 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum peopleN
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal