Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 288 BR 2004 vs Crownline E4 EC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 288 BR 2004 vs Crownline E4 EC 2013 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 640 hp, the Crownline 288 BR 2004 has a 320-hp advantage over the Crownline E4 EC 2013's 320-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 288 BR 2004 carries 129 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Crownline E4 EC 2013. 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 E4 EC 2013 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Crownline 288 BR 2004 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline E4 EC 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline E4 EC 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 24,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline 288 BR 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCrownline
MakeCrownline
Model Year2004
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam116 in
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches116
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise24℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail38 in
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail8
Weight - Detail5,200 - 5,500 lbs. (2,359 - 2,495 kg)
Weight - kg3628.74
Weight - kg2494.76
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.55
Height [transom]70 in
Height [transom]not available
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in. (7.5 m)
Length overall - Meters8.74
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Inches344
Length overall - Inches294
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (1.58 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24.5
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail129 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters488.32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal129
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Engine max640 hp
Engine max320 hp
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum peoplen
Maximum people13
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15 gal. fresh water
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,065 lbs. (937 kg)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee