Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 265SS 2016 vs Crownline 270 CR 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 265SS 2016 vs Crownline 270 CR 2005 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 CR 2005 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.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Crownline 270 CR 2005 and its 425-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crownline 265SS 2016 with its 320-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 8 in. (8.1 m)
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet26
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters8.13
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches32
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail79.5 in. (2 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.03
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches79.5
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
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] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail7,200 - 7,400 lbs. (3,269 - 3,357 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3356.58
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.74
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. 8 in. (8.7 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo 32
Engine makenot available
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail91 gal. (344 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters344.47
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal91
Engine maxnot available
Engine max425 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrownline
Modelnot available
Model270 CR
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005