The Crownline 240 LS 2010 is a modified-V design and the Crownline 275 SS 2012 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 275 SS 2012 measures 28,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crownline 240 LS 2010 at 25,0 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crownline 275 SS 2012 tips the scales at 5 500 lbs - 600 lbs less than the Crownline 240 LS 2010 at 4 900 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 425 hp for the Crownline 240 LS 2010 and 430 hp for the Crownline 275 SS 2012. 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 275 SS 2012 carries 84 gallons versus 50 gallons in the Crownline 240 LS 2010. 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 2010 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Crownline 275 SS 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 240 LS 2010 could be the deciding factor.