Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 vs Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 against a deep vee Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 at 25,0 ft versus Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2009 at 23,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2009 tips the scales at 4 109 lbs — 4 063 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 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 25 2008 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2009 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 58 gallons in the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 and Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 25
ModelLancer 22
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.62 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches281
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.52 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches99
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35.75 in. (90.81 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches35.75
Displacement4600.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches19
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg1863.81
Length - Meters7.62
Length - Meters7.14
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - Detail4,109 lbs. (1,823 kg)
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.4109
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48.26 cm)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. (1.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.22
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches48
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Liters310.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
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 standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail82 gal. (310 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal. (219.6 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available