Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 280 CR 2012 vs Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 280 CR 2012 vs Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 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 180-hp advantage over the Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018's 250-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 280 CR 2012 carries 75 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018. 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 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 280 CR 2012 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 E24 XS 2018 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 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.7600
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet28.67
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 8 in. (8.74 m)
Length overall - Detail24.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.74
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches344
Length overall - Inches288
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makeSuzuki
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
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max430 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower