Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 240 LS 2007 vs Crownline 270 BR 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 240 LS 2007 vs Crownline 270 BR 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Crownline 240 LS 2007 at 25,0 ft versus Crownline 270 BR 2008 at 28,0 ft. At 49 lbs and 55 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 425 hp for the Crownline 240 LS 2007 and 425 hp for the Crownline 270 BR 2008. 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 270 BR 2008 carries 84 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Crownline 240 LS 2007. 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 240 LS 2007 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crownline 270 BR 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 240 LS 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 240 LS 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 270 BR 2008 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 Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail68 in. (1.73 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters1.73
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inches68
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail4,700 - 4,900 lbs. (2,131 - 2,222 kg)
Weight - Detail5,300 - 5,500 lbs. (2,406 - 2,495 kg)
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - kg2494.76
Weight - lbs.49
Weight - lbs.55
Length - Meters7.6
Length - Meters8.61
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches339
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardM5.7 L Bravo I 250 php
Engine/s standardV5.7 GI DP 280 php
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (182 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max425 hp
Engine max425 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,875 lbs. (850 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass