Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 300 LS 2009 vs Crownline E 235 XS 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline 300 LS 2009 vs Crownline E 235 XS 2021 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 300 LS 2009 carries a rated maximum of 600 hp. Engine data for the Crownline E 235 XS 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Crownline 300 LS 2009 carries 84 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Crownline E 235 XS 2021. 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 300 LS 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crownline E 235 XS 2021 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 300 LS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 300 LS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 3,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline E 235 XS 2021 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
Model300 LS
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam112 in. (2.84 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.84
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches112
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise24℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle & Twin: 24.5 in. (7.46 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24.5
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailSingle: 41 in. (12.49 cm) Twin: 34 in. (10.36 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail7,800 - 8,900 lbs. (3,538 - 4,037 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4036.97
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.89
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters9.3
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m)
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Meters9.3
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches366
Length overall - Inches276
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min1.50 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model496 MAG MPI Bravo III
Engine modelnot 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
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Horsepower375 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine max600 hp (Twins)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower