Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2007 vs Chris-Craft Launch 25 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2007 vs Chris-Craft Launch 25 2013 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2007 measures 29,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2013 at 24,8 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2013 tips the scales at 5 105 lbs — 5 023 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.
The Chris-Craft Launch 25 2013 tops out at 300 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 Launch 25 2013 carries 85 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 Launch 25 2013 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 Launch 25 2013 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
ModelLaunch 25
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
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
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (45.72 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36.5 in. (92.71 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inches36.5
Weight - Detail6,700 lbs. With engine: 8,200 lbs
Weight - Detail5,105 lbs. (2,315 kg)
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - kg2315.59
Weight - lbs.82
Weight - lbs.5105
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet24.83
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m)
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches298
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail53 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.35
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches53
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.75
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches69
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 8 in. (8.16 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 - Detail85 gal. (322 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7L Gi
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 PSHP
Operational Info
Water capacity31 gal. (117 l)
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people1