Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 255 SS 2015 vs Crownline 286 SC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 255 SS 2015 vs Crownline 286 SC 2010 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 286 SC 2010 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 286 SC 2010 carries 75 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 286 SC 2010 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 286 SC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 286 SC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,7 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. 8 in. (8.74 m)
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet28.67
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters8.74
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches344
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail66 in. (1.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,500 - 6,700 lbs. (2,948 - 3,039 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3039.07
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.67
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makeMercury
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepower300 php
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine modelnot available
Engine model350 MAG MPI Bravo III
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrownline
Modelnot available
Model286 SC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee