Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 measures 38,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 at 25,0 feet (2008). At 46 lbs and 16 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 36 2006 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 36 2006 carries 286 gallons versus 82 gallons in the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 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 36 2006 is rated for 11 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 36 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 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 36
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.62 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 2 in. (11.6 m)
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters11.63
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches458
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam12 ft. 7 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches151
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (78.7 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches31
Displacement4600.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg7257.47
Length - Meters7.62
Length - Meters11.6
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,258 kg)
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.16
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal286
Fuel tank capacity - Liters310.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1082.63
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine model8.1 OSi
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower375 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 l Gi, 280 hp (209 kW)
Engine/s standardVolvo T-8.1 Gi MPI DP, 375 pshp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail82 gal. (310 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail286 gal. (1,083 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacity4
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters109.78
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal29