Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 26 2009 vs Chris-Craft Launch 22 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Catalina 26 2009 vs Chris-Craft Launch 22 2007 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 26 2009 at 26,0 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 22 2007 at 23,0 ft. At 59 lbs and 4 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 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Launch 22 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 Catalina 26 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Catalina 26 2009 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 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 26
ModelLaunch 22
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.52 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m) With T-Top and all Options: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.90 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (45 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34.75 in. (90.81 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inches34.75
Weight - DetailWith T-top: 6,079 lbs. (2,757 kg) Without T-top: 5,900 lbs. (2,676 kg)
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,823 kg)
Weight - kg2676.19
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - lbs.59
Weight - lbs.4
Height - DetailWith T-Top: 10 ft. 4 in. (3.17 m) Without T-Top: 6 ft. 8 in. (2.07 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.15
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches124
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]21 ft. 11 in. (6.68 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Meters8.1
Length - Meters7.11
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.1 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.11 m)
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches318
Length overall - Inches281
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48.26 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches19
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 - Detail58 gal. (219.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters582.95
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal154
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
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)
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)