Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 250 CR 2005 vs Crownline 265SS 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 250 CR 2005 vs Crownline 265SS 2016 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 375 hp, the Crownline 250 CR 2005 has a 55-hp advantage over the Crownline 265SS 2016's 320-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crownline 250 CR 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crownline 265SS 2016 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 250 CR 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 250 CR 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 265SS 2016 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
Model250 CR
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
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 - Detail74.25 in. (1.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.88
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches74.25
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,400 - 6,600 lbs. (2,906 - 2,996 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2993.71
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.66
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters7.51
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 8 in. (8.12 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 8 in. (7.51 m)
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches296
Length overall - Inches324
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo 32
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower320 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,344 lbs. (610 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower