The Crownline 220 SS Surf is part of a family of eight boats in the SS Surf Series and is the newest model in Crownline’s exciting surf series.Â
In the US they class this as a Ski/Wakeboard boat, which is a huge segment of the US market, of which Crown line is one of the market leaders. This is the second Crownline Surf to arrive in New Zealand, the first being the E235 Surf. Now you may ask what dictates the Surf designation.
The difference between a Crownline 220 SS and a 220 SS Surf for example is the extra inventory that transforms the boat from a super cool family bowrider to a more dedicated sport boat for towing wake boarders and surfers. The hull and layouts remain much the same.
This vessel is designed to be nimble and quick while providing great surfing conditions. If you are going to market a boat as a serious surf/wake boat then you had better have the goods. In the case of the Crownline 220SS Surf it has all the right ingredients. Firstly, there is the centre ballast system and two additional bags with Quick Disconnect hardware for easy filling (nearly 600kgs of ballast), increasing the height and length of your wave for the best possible ride.
If you do intend using this boat as a surf boat then you need to also have the GPS package which has the Surf Twin Touchscreens giving you speed, ballast and tab control. The Wake Work surf tabs are strategically placed to provide the optimum wake pattern, depending on what the rider wants. This is all dialled in from the helm and includes a management system that allows you to pre programme it for each rider. Certainly takes all the guess work out of it.
The 220 SS Surf is based on Crownline’s FAST hull design which stands for fin-assisted safe turn. When you look underneath the boat you see vented chines that aerate the water and provide extra lift and along with the fin like tabs help reduce any handling issues. It helps hold the boat in turns and cuts nicely with a secure feel about it.
Then to top it all off is the black aluminium tube wakeboard tower complete with Wet Sound speakers and racks. There are a various models and styles available.
Rated up to 350 HP, this model is light, fast and incredibly fun. There are three engine options, all Volvo Penta petrol with the DPS forward-facing drive. The choice is Volvo 280, Volvo 300 and Volvo 350.
The all-new Crownline 220 SS bowrider lives up to Crownline’s reputation for utilising every square inch of space to include customer-driven standards like no other boat in its class. With an overall length of 6.7m a 2.60m beam, and deadrise of 19 deg the 220 SS showcases our design and engineering team’s ability to create more usable space than ever before—without sacrificing beautiful styling.
U-shape seating maximises the seating space in the 220SS, with plenty of storage under. The helm is as good as it gets in a boat like this and everything is easily at hand and visible.
If there is one thing the American boat builders know how to do is maximise the bowrider space and the 220SS is no exception. The u shape squab arrangement has drop down arm rests, dedicate space for drink holders and stereo speaker. Forward is an anchor well and there is also a pair of stainless handrails should you need to hold on.
