Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2012 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2012 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 29 Sun Tender 2012 at 29,4 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 — 10 043 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2012 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.
The Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 carries 85 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender 2012. 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 2012 and Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 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
Makenot available
ModelCatalina 29 Sun Tender
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam8.50 ft
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches102
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] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - DetailWithout Engines: 6,612 lbs. (2,999 kg) With Engines: 7,820 lbs. (3,547 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3547.09
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.782
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 - Feet29.42
Length - Feet29
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches353
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 - Detail220 gal. (832.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
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 capacity31 gal. (117 l)
Water capacity2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower