Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 230 CCR 2008 vs Crownline 265SS 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 230 CCR 2008 vs Crownline 265SS 2016 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 265SS 2016 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Crownline 230 CCR 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Crownline 265SS 2016 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Crownline 230 CCR 2008 at 23,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeCrownline
Makenot available
Model230 CCR
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
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 - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.17
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches46
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (33 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail27 in. (69 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.69
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches27
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,600 - 4,800 lbs. (2,097 - 2,177 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2177.24
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.48
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.16
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard320 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (235 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo 32
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower320 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,160 lbs. (526 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower