Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 vs Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 vs Chris-Craft Roamer 40 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 Roamer 40 2006 measures 43,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 18,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2008 at 25,0 feet (2008). At 46 lbs and 27 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 Roamer 40 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 25 2008 carries 82 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2006. 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 Roamer 40 2006 is rated for 13 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 Roamer 40 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 43,0 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
ModelRoamer 4
Model Year2008
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.62 m)
Length overall - Detail43 ft. 6 in. (13.26 m)
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet43
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Meters13.26
Length overall - Inches3
Length overall - Inches522
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches168
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (96.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches38
Displacement4600.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg12246.98
Length - Meters7.62
Length - Meters13.26
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - Detail27,000 lbs. (12,247 kg)
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.27
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 - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters310.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
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 IPS 500, 370 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail82 gal. (310 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity95 gal. (360 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters132.49
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal35