The Crownline 236 SC 2012 is a modified-V design and the Crownline 300 LS 2010 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crownline 300 LS 2010 measures 30,5 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crownline 236 SC 2012 at 23,5 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crownline 300 LS 2010 tips the scales at 8 900 lbs - 4 100 lbs less than the Crownline 236 SC 2012 at 4 800 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Crownline 300 LS 2010 has a 280-hp advantage over the Crownline 236 SC 2012's 320-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 300 LS 2010 carries 84 gallons versus 45 gallons in the Crownline 236 SC 2012. 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 300 LS 2010 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crownline 236 SC 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 300 LS 2010 could be the deciding factor.