Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 250 CR 2009 vs Crownline 270 BR 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Crownline 250 CR 2009 against a deep vee Crownline 270 BR 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Crownline 250 CR 2009 at 26,0 ft versus Crownline 270 BR 2009 at 28,0 ft. At 66 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 250 CR 2009 and 425 hp for the Crownline 270 BR 2009. 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 2009 carries 84 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Crownline 250 CR 2009. 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 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crownline 270 BR 2009 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 250 CR 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 270 BR 2009 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 Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail74.25 in. (1.9 m) without arch
Bridge clearance - Detail68 in. (1.73 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.88
Bridge clearance - Meters1.73
Bridge clearance - Inches74.25
Bridge clearance - Inches68
Deadrise18℃
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail6,400 - 6,600 lbs. (2,903 - 2,994 kg)
Weight - Detail5,300 - 5,500 lbs. (2,404 - 2,495 kg)
Weight - kg2993.71
Weight - kg2494.76
Weight - lbs.66
Weight - lbs.55
Length - Meters8.13
Length - Meters8.61
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 8 in. (8.13 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Length overall - Meters8.13
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Inches32
Length overall - Inches339
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Engine model5.7 l Bravo III
Engine model350 MAG MPI Bravo III
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower250 php
Horsepower300 php
Engine max425 hp
Engine max425 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,344 lbs. (610 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available