Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 24 2022 vs Chris-Craft Launch 25 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Catalina 24 2022 vs Chris-Craft Launch 25 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chris-Craft Catalina 24 2022 at 26,1 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 25 2006 at 25,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Catalina 24 2022 tips the scales at 6 090 lbs — 6 044 lbs more than the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2006 at 46 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 Catalina 24 2022 carries a rated maximum of 350 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2006 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 Catalina 24 2022 carries 117 gallons versus 82 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2006. 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 Catalina 24 2022 and Chris-Craft Launch 25 2006 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.10 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.62 m)
Length - Feet26.1
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Meters7.96
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches313
Length overall - Inches3
Beam8.60 ft
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches102
Draft [max] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.88
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches35
Displacement6090.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.46
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.62
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal117
Fuel tank capacity - Gal82
Fuel tank capacity - Liters442.89
Fuel tank capacity - Liters310.4
Engine makeMercury Verado
Engine makenot available
Engine modelV1
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 l Gi MPI, 280 hp (209 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail82 gal. (310 l)
Performance
Maximum speed41
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity14
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChris-Craft
Modelnot available
ModelLaunch 25
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006