Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 260 CR 2011 vs Crownline E 235 XS 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 260 CR 2011 vs Crownline E 235 XS 2021 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 Crownline 260 CR 2011 carries a rated maximum of 425 hp. Engine data for the Crownline E 235 XS 2021 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crownline 260 CR 2011 carries 75 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Crownline E 235 XS 2021. 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 260 CR 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crownline E 235 XS 2021 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 260 CR 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 260 CR 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 26,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline E 235 XS 2021 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
Model260 CR
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail74.25 in. (1.9 m) without arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.88
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches74.25
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,400 - 6,600 lbs. (2,903 - 2,994 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2993.71
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.6600
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet26.67
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 8 in. (8.13 m)
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.13
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches320
Length overall - Inches276
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.50 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.0 l MPI Bravo III
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Horsepower260 php
Horsepowernot available
Engine max425 php
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,344 lbs. (610 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people9
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower