Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 252 EX 2010 vs Crownline 290 SS 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 252 EX 2010 vs Crownline 290 SS 2022 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 425 hp for the Crownline 252 EX 2010 and 430 hp for the Crownline 290 SS 2022. 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 290 SS 2022 carries 75 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Crownline 252 EX 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 252 EX 2010 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Crownline 290 SS 2022 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 252 EX 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 252 EX 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 25,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 290 SS 2022 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
Model252 EX
Modelnot available
Model Year201
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 - Detail60 in. (1.52 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,100 - 5,300 lbs. (2,313 - 2,404 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.53
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet25.5
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches306
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine model350 MAG MPI Bravo III
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Horsepower300 php
Horsepower430 hp
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,065 lbs. (937 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower