Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline 320 LS 2009 vs Crownline E6 EC 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Crownline 320 LS 2009 against a modified vee Crownline E6 EC 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Crownline 320 LS 2009 measures 32,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 5,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Crownline E6 EC 2012 at 26,3 feet (2012). At 95 lbs and 57 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 640 hp, the Crownline 320 LS 2009 has a 210-hp advantage over the Crownline E6 EC 2012's 430-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 320 LS 2009 carries 139 gallons versus 55 gallons in the Crownline E6 EC 2012. 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 320 LS 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Crownline E6 EC 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Crownline 320 LS 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Crownline 320 LS 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Crownline E6 EC 2012 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 Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam116 in. (2.95 m)
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches116
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail72 in. (1.83 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail62 in. (1.57 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.83
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inches72
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Deadrise23℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail26 in. (66 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.66
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inches26
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (97 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail40 in. (102 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail9,100 - 9,500 lbs. (4,128 - 4,309 kg)
Weight - Detail5,400 - 5,700 lbs. (2,449 - 2,586 kg)
Weight - kg4309.12
Weight - kg2585.47
Weight - lbs.95
Weight - lbs.57
Length - Meters9.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet26.33
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 5 in. (9.9 m)
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 4 in. (7.99 m)
Length overall - Meters9.88
Length overall - Meters8.03
Length overall - Inches389
Length overall - Inches316
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine modelTwin 5.0 l MPI Bravo I
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail139 gal. (526 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters526.17
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal139
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower520 php
Horsepowernot available
Engine max640 hp (Twins)
Engine max430 hp