Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2013 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2013 is a deep-V design and the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2012 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2013 measures 29,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2012 at 24,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2013 tips the scales at 8 200 lbs - 3 600 lbs more than the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2012 at 4 600 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 25 2012 tops out at 420 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2013 carries 220 gallons versus 82 gallons in the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 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 Corsair 25 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2013 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 Corsair 25 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 24,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Catalina 29 2013 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
ModelCorsair 25
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches122
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 1 in. (2.76 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail49.5 in. (1.26 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.77
Bridge clearance - Meters1.27
Bridge clearance - Inches109
Bridge clearance - Inches49.5
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail21 in. (61 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 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 - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - kg3719.45
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - lbs.8200
Weight - lbs.4600
Height - Detail11 ft. 1 in. (3.37 m)
Height - Detail5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Height - Meters3.38
Height - Meters1.73
Height - Inches133
Height - Inches68
Length - Feet29.42
Length - Feet24.83
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
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.35 m)
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 typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail220 gal. (832.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail82 gal. (310 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters310.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal220
Fuel tank capacity - Gal82
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7L Gi
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 PSHP
Engine maxnot available
Engine max420 hp (313 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity31 gal. (117 l)
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Headroomnot available
Headroom47 in. (1.2 m)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10