Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 280 CR 2010 vs Crownline Eclipse E4 2017: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 280 CR 2010 vs Crownline Eclipse E4 2017 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 Crownline 280 CR 2010 carries a rated maximum of 425 hp. Engine data for the Crownline Eclipse E4 2017 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crownline 280 CR 2010 carries 75 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Crownline Eclipse E4 2017. 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 280 CR 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crownline Eclipse E4 2017 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 280 CR 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 280 CR 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 28,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline Eclipse E4 2017 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
Model280 CR
Modelnot available
Model Year2010
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 - Detail79.5 in. (2 m) without arch
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.03
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches79.5
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail7,400 - 7,600 lbs. (3,356 - 3,447 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3447.3
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.7600
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet28.67
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 8 in. (8.74 m)
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.74
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches344
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model350 MAG MPI Bravo III
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters283.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepower300 php
Horsepowernot available
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower