The Crownline 260 EX 2009 is a modified-V design and the Crownline 275 CCR 2009 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Crownline 260 EX 2009 at 26,0 ft versus Crownline 275 CCR 2009 at 28,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crownline 275 CCR 2009 tips the scales at 6 700 lbs - 1 100 lbs less than the Crownline 260 EX 2009 at 5 600 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 425 hp for the Crownline 260 EX 2009 and 425 hp for the Crownline 275 CCR 2009. 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 - 75 gal and 75 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crownline 260 EX 2009 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crownline 275 CCR 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 260 EX 2009 could be the deciding factor.