2023 Crownline 290 XSS

Step aboard the 290 XSS and the first thing you notice is how thoughtfully the space is laid out for a full day on the water. Deep, secure freeboard and a wide beam give everyone room to spread out without feeling exposed when the chop picks up. The helm is set up for a confident skipper, with clear sightlines and a modern, automotive-style dash that keeps everything at your fingertips. Storage is abundant and smartly placed, so gear disappears out of sight but never out of reach. The extended bow and wraparound cockpit seating invite long, lazy raft-ups, while the transom walk-through and low swim platform make repeated dips in the water effortless.

In these warm, shallow, and often busy coastal waters, the 290 XSS really comes into its own. The outboard setup keeps draft modest and maintenance simple, ideal for sandbar hopping, island stops, and winding backwater channels. When afternoon sea breezes kick up a short chop, the stepped hull design lets you stay on plane comfortably and efficiently. There’s enough freeboard and beam to feel secure with a boatload of family and friends, yet it’s still nimble enough for tight marina slips and popular waterfront hangouts. From morning cruises along calm bays to sunset runs home across open stretches, this model is built for how locals actually boat here.