Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 280 CR 2012 vs Crownline E285 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 280 CR 2012 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 430 hp, the Crownline 280 CR 2012 has a 80-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 2012 and its 430-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 Year2012
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 makeMercruiser
Engine makeMercury
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
Engine max430 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower