Opinions On Crownline

boatgrunt · #1 June 10th, 2006, 10:26 AM

Hi - I am ready to buy a 94 crownline 210 ccr with a 5.7 Merc I/O. It's mint inside and out. Any opinions? Is Crownline cosidered a good boat manufacturer?

kbetts · #2 June 14th, 2006, 10:26 AM

I have a 2000 Crownline 205BR and love it. Crownline is a very respectable builder with a very loyal coustomer service department. Crownlines are a very well built boat and I believe you will enjoy that model. Please visit the website and look around on the forum/Crownline owners. crownline.com dkidd

Referrals only please. Thanks

burp · #3 June 15th, 2006, 06:31 PM

boatgrunt, I've had good experiences with both of my Crownlines. Make sure you check the stringers and flooring for soft spots as Crownline didn't started using XL rated plywood until 1998. Also the 210CCR is pretty heavy and not a speed demon, it would be beneficial if it had trim tabs.

gmctodd · #4 February 7th, 2007, 01:29 AM

Top of the line in my opinion

2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD
2006 GMC Envoy
2001 Keystone Sprinter 299RLS
2007 Crownline 200LS 5.0 MPI

Bigrox · #5 March 3rd, 2007, 12:43 AM

I love my 225 BR. Although I wish it was a ccr. But it has the 454 mag with captains call so I couldn't pass it up for the price.

Crownline 186 · #6 July 17th, 2007, 02:21 PM

I have had a 1993 Crownline 186BR since it was new. The boat is well made and I have really been pleased with it. Would have replaced it when it was about 10 years old, but could not find anything that I and my family liked as well......

ktmrider · #7 August 31st, 2007, 02:16 AM

I have a 2000 Crownline with the 5.0 GL Volvo Penta SX and 170 hours.
How many hours should I expect from this boat? How long will it last?

burp · #8 September 2nd, 2007, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ktmrider

I have a 2000 Crownline with the 5.0 GL Volvo Penta SX and 170 hours.
How many hours should I expect from this boat? How long will it last?

With good care and maintenance, your boat and engine should last a long time. With only 170 hours on the engine, it's barely broken in.

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45Auto · #9 September 5th, 2007, 02:08 PM

With ROUTINE maintenance it's not unusual for an I/O to easily go several thousand hours before a major overhaul. If you haven't maintained it and you ignore it until you hear the grinding gears or see the water from the leaking manifolds, etc, then it could already be near the end of it's lifetime.

Keith

2001Crownie · #10 July 16th, 2008, 03:11 PM

I have a 2001 180BR with Mercruiser 4.3l engine(bought new in 2001 )...the only issue I have ever had with the boat was with the crappy Sony stereo...other than that,I have had absolutely ZERO problems with Crownlines quality...:>)