Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2012 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2012 against a modified vee Chris-Craft Corsair 28 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 2012 at 29,4 ft versus Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2012 at 27,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2012 tips the scales at 8 121 lbs — 8 039 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2012 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 Corsair 28 2012 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2012 carries 22 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 2012 and Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2012 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
ModelCorsair 28
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 1 in. (2.76 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (61 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 35 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - DetailWithout Engines: 7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg) With Twin Engines: 8,200 lbs. (3,719 kg)
Weight - DetailDry: 7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg) Trailerable: 8,121 lbs. (3,684 kg)
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - kg3683.62
Weight - lbs.82
Weight - lbs.8121
Height - Detail11 ft. 1 in. (3.37 m)
Height - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Height - Meters3.38
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Inches133
Height - Inches77
Length - Feet29.42
Length - Feet27.83
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in. (8.48 m)
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches334
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 17 in. (48.3 cm) Twin Engine: 20 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] - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]23 ft. 1 in. (6.98 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 8 in. (9 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 - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine model8.1L Gi
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower375 PSHP
Operational Info
Water capacity31 gal. (117 l)
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom47 in. (1.19 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1