Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 286 SC 2010 vs Crownline Eclipse E24 XS 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 286 SC 2010 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 425 hp, the Crownline 286 SC 2010 has a 175-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 286 SC 2010 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 286 SC 2010 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 286 SC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 286 SC 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 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
Model286 SC
Modelnot available
Model Year201
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 - Detail66 in. (1.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.68
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches66
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,500 - 6,700 lbs. (2,948 - 3,039 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3039.07
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.67
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 typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeSuzuki
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 typeoutboard
Horsepower300 php
Horsepower250 hp
Engine max425 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower