Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 and the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 at 25,0 ft versus Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 at 28,0 ft. At 46 lbs and 75 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 carries 82 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008. 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 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 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 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 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 Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.62 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches336
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches12
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
Displacement4600.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches2
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg3401.94
Length - Meters7.62
Length - Meters8.53
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.75
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 19 in. (48.3 cm) Twin Engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Liters310.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine model8.1 OSi
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower375 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 l Gi, 280 hp (209 kW)
Engine/s standardVolvo 8.1 Gi, 375 hp (280 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail82 gal. (310 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available