Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2007 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 32 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2007 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 32 2009 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 Corsair 32 2009 at 31,0 ft. At 82 lbs and 132 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Chris-Craft Corsair 32 2009 tops out at 750 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Corsair 32 2009 carries 207 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Corsair 32 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Corsair 32 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCatalina 29
ModelCorsair 32
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
BeamMaximum: 12 ft. 3 in. (3.73 m) Waterline: 10 ft. 5.5 in. (3.2 m) Transom: 10 ft. 6.5 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Meters3.73
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches147
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (45.72 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail6,700 lbs. With engine: 8,200 lbs
Weight - Detail13,200 lbs. (5,987 kg)
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - kg5987.41
Weight - lbs.82
Weight - lbs.132
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Meters9.58
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet31
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches5
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 5 in. (9.58 m)
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters9.58
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches377
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 11 in. (2.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.11
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches83
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail8 ft. 11.5 in. (2.7 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches107.5
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 11 in. (10.64 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail220 gal. (832.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail207 gal. (783.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters783.58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal207
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max750 hp (559.3 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity31 gal. (117 l)
Water capacitynot available
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity37 gal. (140.7 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2