Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 270 BR 2010 vs Crownline 350 CR 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Crownline 270 BR 2010 against a modified vee Crownline 350 CR 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 350 CR 2011 measures 36,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 7,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crownline 270 BR 2010 at 28,3 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Crownline 350 CR 2011 tips the scales at 165 lbs — 110 lbs less than the Crownline 270 BR 2010 at 55 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 860 hp, the Crownline 350 CR 2011 has a 435-hp advantage over the Crownline 270 BR 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 350 CR 2011 carries 193 gallons versus 84 gallons in the Crownline 270 BR 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 350 CR 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Crownline 270 BR 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 350 CR 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 350 CR 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 36,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 270 BR 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrownline
MakeCrownline
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam142 in. (3.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.61
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches142
Bridge clearance - Detail68 in. (1.73 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail126 in. (3.2 m) with hardtop
Bridge clearance - Meters1.73
Bridge clearance - Meters3.2
Bridge clearance - Inches68
Bridge clearance - Inches126
Deadrise23℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail31 in. (79 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.79
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches31
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (104 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail5,300 - 5,500 lbs. (2,404 - 2,495 kg)
Weight - DetailGas Twins: 16,300 lbs. (7,394 kg) Diesel Twins: 16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - kg2494.76
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - lbs.55
Weight - lbs.165
Length - Feet28.25
Length - Feet36
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m)
Length overall - Detail36 ft. (11 m)
Length overall - Meters8.61
Length overall - Meters10.97
Length overall - Inches339
Length overall - Inches432
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Engine model350 MAG MPI Bravo III
Engine modelTwin 350 MAG MPI BIII - DTS
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail193 gal. (731 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters730.58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal193
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Horsepower300 php
Horsepowernot available
Engine max425 hp
Engine max860 php