Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 boat specs
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Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 boat specs
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Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 and the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 measures 27,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 4,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 at 23,4 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 tips the scales at 4 109 lbs — 4 034 lbs more than the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 at 75 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 22
ModelLaunch 28
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft 3 in. (2.52 m)
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters0.08
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches3
Beam - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. (1.14 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.22
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inches48
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (48.26 cm)
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 17 in. (48.3 cm) Twin Engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail35.75 in. (90.81 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 25 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches35.75
Draft [max] - Inches33.5
Weight - Detail4,109 lbs. (1,823 kg)
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - kg1863.81
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - lbs.4109
Weight - lbs.75
Length - Feet23.42
Length - Feet27.83
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in. (8.48 m)
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches334
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches77
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]23 ft. 1 in. (6.98 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.48
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. (8.53 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal. (219.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
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

Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 or the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010?
The Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 is the longer of the two at 27,8 feet overall. The Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 comes in at 23,4 feet, making it roughly 4,4 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 or the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010?
For trailering, the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 has the edge at 75 lbs dry weight versus 4 109 lbs for the Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 measures 12" wide, compared to 3" for the Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 or the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010?
The Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 has the bigger tank at 58 gallons, versus 15 gallons on the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010. That 43-gallon difference translates to roughly 129–215 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 and Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Chris-Craft Corsair 22 2013 and the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 are built by Chris-Craft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.