Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 266 BR 2005 vs Crownline Eclipse E4 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 266 BR 2005 vs Crownline Eclipse E4 2016 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 125-hp advantage over the Crownline Eclipse E4 2016's 300-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 266 BR 2005 carries 69 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Crownline Eclipse E4 2016. 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 266 BR 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crownline Eclipse E4 2016 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 266 BR 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 266 BR 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline Eclipse E4 2016 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
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 - Feet25
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches318
Length overall - Inches300
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 - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower