Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Calypso 24 2021 vs Chris-Craft Catalina 23 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Calypso 24 2021 vs Chris-Craft Catalina 23 2009 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chris-Craft Calypso 24 2021 measures 26,1 feet overall (2021), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Catalina 23 2009 at 23,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Calypso 24 2021 tips the scales at 6 090 lbs — 1 606 lbs more than the Chris-Craft Catalina 23 2009 at 4 484 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 Chris-Craft Calypso 24 2021 carries a rated maximum of 350 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Catalina 23 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Calypso 24 2021 carries 117 gallons versus 103 gallons in the Chris-Craft Catalina 23 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Chris-Craft Calypso 24 2021 at 26,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chris-Craft Catalina 23 2009 at 23,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.10 ft
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Length - Feet26.1
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Meters7.96
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Inches313
Length overall - Inches282
Beam8.60 ft
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches1
Draft [max] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.88
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches16
Displacement6090.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 2 in. (2.79 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.79
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches11
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise21℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailWith T-top: 4,484 lbs. (2,034 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2033.91
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4484
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailWith T-Top: 10 ft. (3.05 m) Without T-Top: 6 ft.5 in. (1.98 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.05
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches12
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal117
Fuel tank capacity - Gal103
Fuel tank capacity - Liters442.89
Fuel tank capacity - Liters389.9
Engine makeMercury Verado
Engine makenot available
Engine modelSingle V1
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail103 gal. (390 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Performance
Maximum speed41
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity14
Water capacity13 gal. (49.2 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChris-Craft
Modelnot available
ModelCatalina 23
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee