Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2013 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2013 is a modified-V design and the Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2008 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2008 measures 34,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 9,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2013 at 24,8 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2008 tips the scales at 13 200 lbs - 8 600 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2013 at 4 600 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 2013 carries a rated maximum of 420 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Corsair 33 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 33 2008 carries 207 gallons versus 82 gallons in the Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 10 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 33 2008 at 34,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chris-Craft Corsair 25 2013 at 24,8 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 25
ModelCorsair 33
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam12 ft. 3 in. (3.7 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.73
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches147
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℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - Detail13,200 lbs. (5,987 kg)
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kg5987.41
Weight - lbs.4600
Weight - lbs.13200
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 8 in. (2.35 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.73
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches68
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet24.83
Length - Feet34
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 - Detail34 ft. 11 in. (10.4 m)
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters10.64
Length overall - Inches298
Length overall - Inches419
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters10.4
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7L Gi
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail82 gal. (310 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail207 gal. (783 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters310.4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters783.58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal82
Fuel tank capacity - Gal207
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower300 PSHP
Horsepowernot available
Engine max420 hp (313 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo T-5.7 l Gxi MPI (T320 pshp)
Operational Info
Headroom47 in. (1.2 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity37 gal. (140 l)
Maximum people10
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l) Gray Water: 20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal20