Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2011 vs Chris-Craft Launch 22 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2011 vs Chris-Craft Launch 22 2007 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 2011 at 24,8 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 22 2007 at 23,0 ft. At 46 lbs and 4 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 2011 carries a rated maximum of 420 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2007 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 2011 carries 82 gallons versus 58 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2007. 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 Launch 22 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 25
ModelLaunch 22
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.52 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Detail49.5 in. (1.26 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.27
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches49.5
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48.26 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34.75 in. (90.81 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches34.75
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,823 kg)
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.4
Height - Detail5 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.7
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches67
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Meters7.57
Length - Meters7.11
Length - Feet24.83
Length - Feet23
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 8 in. (8.16 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.11 m)
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches298
Length overall - Inches281
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail82 gal. (310 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal. (219.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters310.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
HorsepowerMax: 420 hp (313 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 l Gxi MPI, 270 hp (201 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom47 in. (1.2 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available