Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 239 DB 2004 vs Crownline 290 CR 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 239 DB 2004 vs Crownline 290 CR 2005 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 425 hp, the Crownline 290 CR 2005 has a 105-hp advantage over the Crownline 239 DB 2004'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 290 CR 2005 carries 146 gallons versus 72 gallons in the Crownline 239 DB 2004. 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 239 DB 2004 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crownline 290 CR 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 239 DB 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 239 DB 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 290 CR 2005 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
MakeCrownline
Model Year2004
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in
Beam124 in. (3.1 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.15
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches124
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail34 in
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail4500 lbs. - 4700 lbs
Weight - Detail10,000 - 10,500 lbs. (4,536 - 4,763 kg)
Weight - kg2131.88
Weight - kg4762.72
Weight - lbs.47
Weight - lbs.105
Height [transom]61 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 7 in
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 11 in. (8.8 m)
Length overall - Meters7.19
Length overall - Meters8.81
Length overall - Inches283
Length overall - Inches347
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail102 in. (2.59 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.59
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches102
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.8
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 2 in. (9.5 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail72 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail146 gal. (553 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters272.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters552.67
Fuel tank capacity - Gal72
Fuel tank capacity - Gal146
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxSingle: 425 hp Twins: 640 hp
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard350 MAG MPI Bravo III 300 php
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum people14 Persons
Maximum peoplenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 2 in. (1.8 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75.71 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 17 gal. (64.35 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters64.35
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal17