Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 255 SS 2013 vs Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 255 SS 2013 vs Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 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 430 hp, the Crownline 255 SS 2013 has a 180-hp advantage over the Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018's 250-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 55 gal and 55 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crownline 255 SS 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 255 SS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 255 SS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 25,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 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
Model255 SS
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise17℃
Deadrisenot available
Weight - Detail5,300 - 5,600 lbs. (2,404 - 2,540 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2540.12
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.56
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet25.67
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 8 in. (7.8 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters7.82
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches308
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makeSuzuki
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max430 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,725 lbs. (782 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people13
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower