Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Calypso 24 2021 vs Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Calypso 24 2021 vs Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 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 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 at 18,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Calypso 24 2021 tips the scales at 6 090 lbs — 3 177 lbs more than the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 at 2 913 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Chris-Craft Calypso 24 2021 has a 130-hp advantage over the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012's 220-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Calypso 24 2021 carries 117 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Calypso 24 2021 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Calypso 24 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Calypso 24 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 26,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.10 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.74 m)
Length - Feet26.1
Length - Feet18.83
Length overall - Meters7.96
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Inches313
Length overall - Inches226
Beam8.60 ft
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches95
Draft [max] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Detail17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.88
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches17.5
Displacement6090.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail43 in. (1.10 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.09
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches43
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.86
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches34
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2913
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.47
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches58
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]15 ft. 6 in. (4.72 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal117
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters442.89
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Engine makeMercury Verado
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelSingle V1
Engine model4.3L MPI
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepower220 PSHP
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Performance
Maximum speed41
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity14
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChris-Craft
Modelnot available
ModelLancer 2
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee