Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 255 SS 2015 vs Crownline 270 BR 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 255 SS 2015 vs Crownline 270 BR 2008 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 270 BR 2008 has a 125-hp advantage over the Crownline 255 SS 2015'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 270 BR 2008 carries 84 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Crownline 255 SS 2015. 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 270 BR 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crownline 255 SS 2015 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 270 BR 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 270 BR 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 255 SS 2015 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches339
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail68 in. (1.73 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.73
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches68
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,300 - 5,500 lbs. (2,406 - 2,495 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2494.76
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.55
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.61
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardV5.7 GI DP 280 php
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrownline
Modelnot available
Model270 BR
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass