The Crownline 262 EX 2010 is a modified-V design and the Crownline 305 SS 2013 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 305 SS 2013 measures 30,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crownline 262 EX 2010 at 26,5 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crownline 305 SS 2013 tips the scales at 8 900 lbs - 3 300 lbs less than the Crownline 262 EX 2010 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.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Crownline 305 SS 2013 has a 175-hp advantage over the Crownline 262 EX 2010'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 305 SS 2013 carries 84 gallons versus 75 gallons in the Crownline 262 EX 2010. 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 262 EX 2010 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Crownline 305 SS 2013 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 262 EX 2010 could be the deciding factor.