Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 255 SS 2015 vs Crownline E4 EC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 255 SS 2015 vs Crownline E4 EC 2011 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 — 300 hp for the Crownline 255 SS 2015 and 320 hp for the Crownline E4 EC 2011. 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. 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 E4 EC 2011 is rated for 13 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 E4 EC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline E4 EC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,5 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 - Detail24 ft. 6 in. (7.5 m)
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet24.5
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches294
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
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 - Detail5,200 - 5,500 lbs. (2,359 - 2,495 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2494.76
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.55
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makeMercury
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepower300 php
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine modelnot available
Engine model350 MAG MPI Bravo III
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 php
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,065 lbs. (937 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people13
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrownline
Modelnot available
ModelE4 EC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee