Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 23 2007 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Catalina 23 2007 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2013 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 Corsair 28 2013 measures 27,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Catalina 23 2007 at 23,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2013 tips the scales at 8 121 lbs — 3 637 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Catalina 23 2007 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 Corsair 28 2013 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Catalina 23 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Catalina 23 2007 carries 103 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2013. 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 Corsair 28 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Catalina 23 2007 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 Corsair 28 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Catalina 23 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCatalina 23
ModelCorsair 28
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.54
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches1
Beam - Inches12
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail16 in
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 35 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches16
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - DetailWith T-top: 4,484 lbs. (2,034 kg)
Weight - DetailDry: 7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg) Trailerable: 8,121 lbs. (3,684 kg)
Weight - kg2033.91
Weight - kg3683.62
Weight - lbs.4484
Weight - lbs.8121
Length - Meters7.16
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet27.83
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 6 in. (7.16 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in. (8.48 m)
Length overall - Meters7.16
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches282
Length overall - Inches334
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 17 in. (48.3 cm) Twin Engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches77
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]23 ft. 1 in. (6.98 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 8 in. (9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard250 hp (187 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail103 gal. (390 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters389.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal103
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine model8.1L Gi
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower375 PSHP
Operational Info
Water capacity13 gal. (49.2 l)
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom47 in. (1.19 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1