Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Express 2010 vs Chris-Craft Launch 25 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Express 2010 against a modified vee Chris-Craft Launch 25 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Express 2010 at 29,4 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 25 2009 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Express 2010 tips the scales at 8 387 lbs — 3 282 lbs more than the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2009 at 5 105 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.
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 Catalina 29 Express 2010 at 29,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chris-Craft Launch 25 2009 at 27,0 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
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCatalina 29 Express
ModelLaunch 25
Model Year201
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail53 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters1.35
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches53
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (61 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36.5 in. (92.71 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches36.5
Weight - Detail7,179 lbs. (3,256 kg) With engine: 8,387 lbs. (3,804 kg)
Weight - Detail5,105 lbs. (2,315 kg)
Weight - kg3804.28
Weight - kg2315.59
Weight - lbs.8387
Weight - lbs.5105
Height - Detail11 ft. 8 in. (3.5 m)
Height - Detail5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Height - Meters3.56
Height - Meters1.75
Height - Inches14
Height - Inches69
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Meters8.28
Length - Feet29.42
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 1 in. (8.28 m)
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters8.26
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches325
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
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]21 ft. 1 in. (6.43 m)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail205 gal. (776 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (322 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters776.01
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal205
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Water capacity30 gal. (113 l)
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)