Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2009 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 27 2018: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2009 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 27 2018 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 29 Sun Tender 2009 at 29,0 ft versus Chris-Craft Corsair 27 2018 at 26,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2009 tips the scales at 7 820 lbs - 2 240 lbs more than the Chris-Craft Corsair 27 2018 at 5 580 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 Corsair 27 2018 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2009 carries 220 gallons versus 81 gallons in the Chris-Craft Corsair 27 2018. 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 Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2009 at 29,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chris-Craft Corsair 27 2018 at 26,8 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 29 Sun Tender
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam8.60 ft
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches103
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (61 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail1.50 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches18
Weight - Detail6,612 lbs. (2,999 kg) With engine: 7,820 lbs. (3,547 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3547.09
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.7820
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.2 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches86
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet26.8
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Detail26.80 ft
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters8.17
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches322
Displacementnot available
Displacement5580.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail220 gal. (832.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters306.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal220
Fuel tank capacity - Gal81
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV8 6.2L B3 DTS
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity31 gal. (117 l)
Water capacity8.9
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower