Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2009 vs Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2009 vs Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2005 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 Roamer 40 2005 measures 43,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2009 at 29,0 feet (2009). At 82 lbs and 27 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2005 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2009 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 Roamer 40 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 43,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2009 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
ModelRoamer 4
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 1 in. (2.77 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail18 in. (45.72 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (96.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail6,700 lbs. (3,039 kg) With engine: 8,200 lbs. (3,719 kg)
Weight - Detail27,000 lbs. (12,247 kg)
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - kg12246.98
Weight - lbs.82
Weight - lbs.27
Height - Detail10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.1
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches122
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 8 in. (7.5 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Meters8.9
Length - Meters13.26
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet43
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches6
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Detail43 ft. 6 in. (13.26 m)
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters13.26
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches522
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 - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardYanmar T-6LYP-ST2A, T-480 hp (358 kw)
Operational Info
Water capacity31 gal. (117 l)
Water capacityFresh water: 95 gal. (360 l) Gray water tank: 35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters132.49
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal35