Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 230 BR 2004 vs Crownline Eclipse E4 2017: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 230 BR 2004 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 230 BR 2004 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 230 BR 2004 carries 59 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 230 BR 2004 is rated for 12 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 230 BR 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 230 BR 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 12 passengers and at 0,0 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
Model230 BR
Modelnot available
Model Year2004
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in.
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in.
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.
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4200-4400 lb.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4400
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]60 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 7 in.
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.19
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches283
Length overall - Inches300
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet25
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum people12 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower