Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 260 EX 2007 vs Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 260 EX 2007 vs Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 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 260 EX 2007 has a 175-hp advantage over the Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018's 250-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 260 EX 2007 carries 75 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018. 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 EX 2007 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 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 EX 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 260 EX 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 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 EX
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
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 - Detail65 in. (1.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.65
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches65
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. - 5,600 lbs. (2,452 - 2,540 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2540.12
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.56
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches318
Length overall - Inches288
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardM5.7 L Bravo III 250 php
Engine/s standardnot 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
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeSuzuki
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,205 lbs. (1,000 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower