Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 266 BR 2005 vs Crownline E285 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 266 BR 2005 vs Crownline E285 2020 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 266 BR 2005 has a 75-hp advantage over the Crownline E285 2020's 350-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 266 BR 2005 and its 425-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Crownline E285 2020 with its 350-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCrownline
Makenot available
Model266 BR
Modelnot available
Model Year2005
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 - Detail59.75 in. (1.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches59.75
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
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 - Detail4,400 - 4,600 lbs. (1,996 - 2,087 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.08
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches318
Length overall - Inches336
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 GI SX 280 php
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail69 gal. (261 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters261.19
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal69
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower