Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2006 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2006 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2012 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 Corsair 25 2006 at 25,0 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 — 8 075 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2006 at 46 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 Corsair 25 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2006 carries 82 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2006 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 Corsair 28 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2012 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 25 2006 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 25
ModelCorsair 28
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches12
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 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 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 35 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - DetailDry: 7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg) Trailerable: 8,121 lbs. (3,684 kg)
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg3683.62
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.8121
Length - Meters7.62
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet27.83
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.62 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in. (8.48 m)
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches334
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
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 [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 8 in. (9 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 l Gi, 280 hp (209 kW)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail82 gal. (310 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters310.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine model8.1L Gi
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower375 PSHP
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal. (34 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
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee