Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Crownline E 235 XS 2021 vs Crownline E4 EC 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Crownline E 235 XS 2021 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 Crownline E4 EC 2013 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Crownline E 235 XS 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 55 gal and 55 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 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 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 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 6 in. (7.5 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet24.5
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.47
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches294
Draft Min1.50 ft
Draft Minnot available
Beamnot available
Beam102 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
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
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail5,200 - 5,500 lbs. (2,359 - 2,495 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2494.76
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.55
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208.2
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail55 gal. (208 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15 gal. fresh water
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,065 lbs. (937 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people13
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCrownline
Modelnot available
ModelE4 EC
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee