Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 236 LS 2006 vs Crownline 290 SS 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 236 LS 2006 vs Crownline 290 SS 2022 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 — 425 hp for the Crownline 236 LS 2006 and 430 hp for the Crownline 290 SS 2022. 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 SS 2022 carries 75 gallons versus 59 gallons in the Crownline 236 LS 2006. 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 236 LS 2006 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crownline 290 SS 2022 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 236 LS 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 236 LS 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 290 SS 2022 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
Makenot available
Model236 LS
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
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 - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail18 in. (46 cm)
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. (81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail4,200 - 4,400 lbs. (1,906 - 1,996 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.44
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.59
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 11 in. (7.59 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.59
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches299
Length overall - Inches348
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.7 l Alpha 250 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail59 gal. (223 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters223.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower430 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity10 gal
Water capacity3
Maximum capacity1,875 lbs. (850 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower