Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 265SS 2016 vs Crownline 270 BR 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 265SS 2016 vs Crownline 270 BR 2004 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 270 BR 2004 has a 105-hp advantage over the Crownline 265SS 2016's 320-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Crownline 265SS 2016 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crownline 270 BR 2004 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 265SS 2016 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 265SS 2016 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 270 BR 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 1 in
Length - Feet27
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters7.95
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches313
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise23℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail38 in
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5300 - 5500 lb
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2494.76
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.55
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]68 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo 32
Engine makenot available
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail88 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters333.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal88
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peoplen
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrownline
Modelnot available
Model270 BR
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2004