Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2009 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2009 against a modified vee Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 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 Sun Tender 2009 at 29,0 ft versus Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 at 28,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2009 tips the scales at 782 lbs — 707 lbs more than the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 at 75 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 Sun Tender 2009 and Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCatalina 29 Sun Tender
ModelCorsair 28
Model Year2009
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches12
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℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (61 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 35 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail6,612 lbs. (2,999 kg) With engine: 7,820 lbs. (3,547 kg)
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - kg3547.09
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - lbs.782
Weight - lbs.75
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 - Meters8.53
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches336
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 19 in. (48.3 cm) Twin Engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail220 gal. (832.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 8.1 Gi, 375 hp (280 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity31 gal. (117 l)
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)