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ThePlut · 04-23-2011, 09:36 AM

The Crownline website says 19, that said, websites aren't always accurate.

I'd encourage you demo a few boats in the size range. I notice that the biggest available motor is 320hp small block. And the boat specs at 5200 - 5500lbs dry. By way of comparison, my last boat, a Cobalt 240, spec'ed out at 4600lbs dry with a 320hp small block. I found the performance ok, but I'm not sure I would have if the boat was 600 - 900lbs heavier. Granted, my 240 had a deadrise of 20 vs 19, but sometimes I wished it had an 8.1l.. I corrected that issue this year.

Wouldn't be a total Cobalt fanboy if I didn't recommend you look at a 242, similar size and price range from what I can tell of the E4.

04-23-2011, 09:36 AM	#8
ThePlut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 150 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Specs page says 19 The Crownline website says 19, that said, websites aren't always accurate. I'd encourage you demo a few boats in the size range. I notice that the biggest available motor is 320hp small block. And the boat specs at 5200 - 5500lbs dry. By way of comparison, my last boat, a Cobalt 240, spec'ed out at 4600lbs dry with a 320hp small block. I found the performance ok, but I'm not sure I would have if the boat was 600 - 900lbs heavier. Granted, my 240 had a deadrise of 20 vs 19, but sometimes I wished it had an 8.1l.. I corrected that issue this year. Wouldn't be a total Cobalt fanboy if I didn't recommend you look at a 242, similar size and price range from what I can tell of the E4.