Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2012 vs Chris-Craft Launch 31 GT 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2012 vs Chris-Craft Launch 31 GT 2022 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 2012 at 29,4 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 31 GT 2022 at 31,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 31 GT 2022 tips the scales at 11 300 lbs — 11 218 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 Launch 31 GT 2022 tops out at 350 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 Launch 31 GT 2022 carries 142 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2012. 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 31 GT 2022 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2012 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 31 GT 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 31 GT 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2012 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
Makenot available
ModelCatalina 29
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam10.10 ft
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Meters3.08
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches121
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 1 in. (2.76 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (61 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail2.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.53
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inches21
Draft [max] - Inches25
Weight - DetailWithout Engines: 7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg) With Twin Engines: 8,200 lbs. (3,719 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.82
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail11 ft. 1 in. (3.37 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.38
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches133
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet29.42
Length - Feet31
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 5 in. (8.9 m)
Length overall - Detail31.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.97
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches353
Length overall - Inches372
Displacementnot available
Displacement11300.00 lbs
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV8 6.2L
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelV8 6.2L
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity31 gal. (117 l)
Water capacity39
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower