Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 26 2013 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Catalina 26 2013 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 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 2013 at 26,5 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 tips the scales at 10 825 lbs — 10 140 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Catalina 26 2013 at 685 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 Launch 28 GT 2022 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Catalina 26 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Catalina 26 2013 carries 154 gallons versus 85 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 Launch 28 GT 2022 at 29,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chris-Craft Catalina 26 2013 at 26,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
Makenot available
ModelCatalina 26
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.64 m)
Beam8.50 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 4 in. (1.63 m) With T-Top: 9 ft. 6 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.9
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches114
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail17 in. (45.7 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.43
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches17
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - DetailWithout Engines: 5,900 lbs. (2,757 kg) With Twin 150's: 6,850 lbs. (3,107 kg) With Single 350: 6,704 lbs. (3,040.8 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3107.11
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.685
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.03
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches8
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet26.5
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 6 in. (8.08 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.08
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches318
Length overall - Inches348
Displacementnot available
Displacement10825.00 lbs
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters582.95
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal154
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV8 6.2L
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)
Water capacity2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower