Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 250 CR 2005 vs Crownline Eclipse E4 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 250 CR 2005 vs Crownline Eclipse E4 2017 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 Crownline 250 CR 2005 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Crownline Eclipse E4 2017 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crownline Eclipse E4 2017 carries 55 gallons versus 8 gallons in the Crownline 250 CR 2005. 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 250 CR 2005 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crownline Eclipse E4 2017 caps at 7. 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 Eclipse E4 2017 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 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 - Feet25
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 - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.52
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches296
Length overall - Inches300
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail80 gal. (303 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters302.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max375 hp
Engine maxnot available
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