Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 235 SS 2012 vs Crownline JTC72294L708 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 235 SS 2012 vs Crownline JTC72294L708 2008 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 235 SS 2012 carries a rated maximum of 430 hp. Engine data for the Crownline JTC72294L708 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crownline 235 SS 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Crownline JTC72294L708 2008 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 235 SS 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 235 SS 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 23,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline JTC72294L708 2008 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
Model235 SS
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (93.9 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,000 - 5,300 lbs. (2,268 - 2,404 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.53
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet23.42
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max430 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,650 lbs. (748 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower