Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 280 CR 2011 vs Crownline E285 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 280 CR 2011 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 280 CR 2011 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 280 CR 2011 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
Model280 CR
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
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.76
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet28.67
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 8 in. (8.74 m)
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.74
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches344
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
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 - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal75
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Horsepower300 php
Horsepower350 hp
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower