Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Calypso 35 2021 vs Chris-Craft Launch 20 (2011 Model) 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Calypso 35 2021 vs Chris-Craft Launch 20 (2011 Model) 2010 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 35 2021 measures 37,0 feet overall (2021), giving it roughly 18,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 20 (2011 Model) 2010 at 18,8 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Calypso 35 2021 tips the scales at 23 250 lbs — 20 337 lbs more than the Chris-Craft Launch 20 (2011 Model) 2010 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 Chris-Craft Calypso 35 2021 carries a rated maximum of 400 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Launch 20 (2011 Model) 2010 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 Launch 20 (2011 Model) 2010 carries 34 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Chris-Craft Calypso 35 2021. 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 35 2021 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Launch 20 (2011 Model) 2010 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Calypso 35 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Calypso 35 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Launch 20 (2011 Model) 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail37.00 ft
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.74 m)
Length - Feet37
Length - Feet18.83
Length overall - Meters11.28
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Inches444
Length overall - Inches226
Beam11.00 ft
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters3.35
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches132
Beam - Inches95
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft Min2.10 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement23250.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail46.5 in. (1.18 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.19
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches46.5
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.2913
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches59
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]15 ft. 6 in. (4.72 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.74
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 - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Engine makeMercury Verado
Engine makenot available
Engine modelV1
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower400 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury Verado
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower400 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Water capacity37
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal24
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters90.85
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChris-Craft
Modelnot available
ModelLaunch 20 (2011 Model)
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee