Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 26 2008 vs Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Catalina 26 2008 vs Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 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 Catalina 26 2008 measures 26,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). At 59 lbs and 35 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Catalina 26 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Catalina 26 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Catalina 26 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 26,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCatalina 26
ModelLaunch 22
Model Year2008
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 8 in. (2.7 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.64
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches104
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (45.2 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - DetailWith T-top: 6,079 lbs. (2,757 kg) Without T-top: 5,900 lbs. (2,676 kg)
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - kg2676.19
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.59
Weight - lbs.35
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.1 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches318
Length overall - Inches264
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail154 gal. (583 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters582.95
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal154
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 l Gxi MPI, 270 hp (201 kw) SX Single Prop Drive
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)