The Crownline 260 CR 2011 is a modified-V design and the Crownline 325 SCR 2011 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crownline 325 SCR 2011 measures 32,4 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crownline 260 CR 2011 at 26,7 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crownline 325 SCR 2011 tips the scales at 11 000 lbs - 4 400 lbs less than the Crownline 260 CR 2011 at 6 600 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 760 hp, the Crownline 325 SCR 2011 has a 335-hp advantage over the Crownline 260 CR 2011's 425-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 325 SCR 2011 carries 139 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Crownline 260 CR 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 9 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.