Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2008 vs Chris-Craft Launch 32 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2008 against a modified vee Chris-Craft Launch 32 2012 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 2008 at 29,0 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 32 2012 at 32,0 ft. At 82 lbs and 12 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 Launch 32 2012 tops out at 860 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Launch 32 2012 carries 185 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2008. 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 Launch 32 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2008 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Launch 32 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 32 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCatalina 29
ModelLaunch 32
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
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℃
Deadrise22℃
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 - DetailDry: 9,950 lbs. (4,513.2 kg) Trailerable: 12,000 lbs. (5,443.1 kg)
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - kg5443.1
Weight - lbs.82
Weight - lbs.12
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 0 in. (9.75 m)
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches384
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail60 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 9 in. (2.7 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 10 in. (2.1 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.08
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches82
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]26 ft. 9 in. (8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 3 in. (10.4 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 - Detail185 gal. (700.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower860 hp (641.3 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity31 gal. (117 l)
Water capacity35 gal. (132.4 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (64.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters64.35
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal17