Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2009 vs Chris-Craft Launch 25 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2009 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 Sun Tender 2009 at 29,0 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 25 2009 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2009 tips the scales at 5 105 lbs — 4 323 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2009 at 782 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 Launch 25 2009 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
ModelLaunch 25
Model Year2009
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 - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail53 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Meters1.35
Bridge clearance - Inches62
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 - Detail6,612 lbs. (2,999 kg) With engine: 7,820 lbs. (3,547 kg)
Weight - Detail5,105 lbs. (2,315 kg)
Weight - kg3547.09
Weight - kg2315.59
Weight - lbs.782
Weight - lbs.5105
Height - Detail7 ft. 2 in. (2.2 m)
Height - Detail5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Height - Meters2.18
Height - Meters1.75
Height - Inches86
Height - Inches69
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Meters8.28
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet27
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches2
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)
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 - Detail85 gal. (322 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Water capacity31 gal. (117 l)
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)