Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2007 vs Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Express 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2007 vs Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Express 2010 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 2007 at 29,0 ft versus Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Express 2010 at 29,4 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Express 2010 tips the scales at 8 387 lbs — 8 305 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2007 at 82 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 2007 and Chris-Craft Catalina 29 Express 2010 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
ModelCatalina 29 Express
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches122
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (45.72 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (61 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inches21
Weight - Detail6,700 lbs. With engine: 8,200 lbs
Weight - Detail7,179 lbs. (3,256 kg) With engine: 8,387 lbs. (3,804 kg)
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - kg3804.28
Weight - lbs.82
Weight - lbs.8387
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet29.42
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches353
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail11 ft. 8 in. (3.5 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.56
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches14
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail220 gal. (832.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail205 gal. (776 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters776.01
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal205
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Water capacity31 gal. (117 l)
Water capacity30 gal. (113 l)