Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Whittley CR2590 2008 vs Whittley Cruiser 660 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Whittley CR2590 2008 vs Whittley Cruiser 660 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Whittley CR2590 2008 at 24,0 ft versus Whittley Cruiser 660 2007 at 24,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Whittley CR2590 2008 tips the scales at 3 447 lbs — 3 393 lbs more than the Whittley Cruiser 660 2007 at 54 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Whittley CR2590 2008 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Whittley Cruiser 660 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Whittley Cruiser 660 2007 carries 54 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Whittley CR2590 2008. 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 Whittley CR2590 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Whittley Cruiser 660 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Whittley CR2590 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Whittley CR2590 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Whittley Cruiser 660 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelCR259
ModelCruiser 66
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.40 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches94
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.45 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (0.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail3,447 lbs. (1,565 kg)
Weight - Detail5,400 lbs. (2,450 kg)
Weight - kg1563.53
Weight - kg2449.4
Weight - lbs.3447
Weight - lbs.54
Length - Meters7.6
Length - Meters7.6
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet24
Length - Inches11
Length - Inches11
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 11 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 8 in. (6.60 m)
Length overall - Meters7.59
Length overall - Meters6.6
Length overall - Inches299
Length overall - Inches26
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.40 m) keel to cabin hardtop
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.39
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches94
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]24 ft. 11 in. (7.60 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (188 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail54 gal. (205 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Liters204.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal54
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity34.3 gal. (130 l)
Water capacity42 gal. (160 l)
Maximum capacity1,337 lbs. (607 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available