Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 285 SS 2013 vs Crownline Eclipse E4 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 285 SS 2013 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 285 SS 2013 carries a rated maximum of 430 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 285 SS 2013 carries 84 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 285 SS 2013 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 285 SS 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 285 SS 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,5 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
Model285 SS
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
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 - Detail65 in. (1.05 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.65
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches65
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise22℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail29 in. (74 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.74
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches29
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail43 in. (110 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches43
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail5,500 - 5,700 lbs. (2,494 - 2,585 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2585.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.57
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet28.5
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.68 m)
Length overall - Detail25.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.69
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches342
Length overall - Inches300
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (318 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine max430 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower