Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 255 CCR 2009 vs Crownline Eclipse E4 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 255 CCR 2009 vs Crownline Eclipse E4 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 425 hp, the Crownline 255 CCR 2009 has a 125-hp advantage over the Crownline Eclipse E4 2016's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crownline 255 CCR 2009 carries 62 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Crownline Eclipse E4 2016. 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 Eclipse E4 2016 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Crownline 255 CCR 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline Eclipse E4 2016 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline Eclipse E4 2016 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 255 CCR 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrownline
Makenot available
Model255 CCR
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
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 - Detail68 in. (1.72 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.73
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches68
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,000 - 6,200 lbs. (2,721 - 2,812 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2812.27
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.62
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.1 m)
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches318
Length overall - Inches300
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 - Detail62 gal. (235 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters234.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Horsepower300 php
Horsepower300 hp
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,442 lbs. (654 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower