Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 230 CCR 2009 vs Crownline Eclipse E4 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 230 CCR 2009 vs Crownline Eclipse E4 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Crownline Eclipse E4 2016 has a 80-hp advantage over the Crownline 230 CCR 2009's 220-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crownline Eclipse E4 2016 carries 55 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Crownline 230 CCR 2009. 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 CCR 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crownline Eclipse E4 2016 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 CCR 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 230 CCR 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline Eclipse E4 2016 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 CCR
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 - Detail66 in. (1.68 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48 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] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,600 - 4,800 lbs. (2,087 - 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 - Feet25
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine model5.0 l Bravo III
Engine modelnot available
Engine/s standard320 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters170.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal45
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Horsepower220 php
Horsepower300 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,360 lbs. (617 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower