Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 27 2018 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 27 2018 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2008 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 27 2018 at 26,8 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 28 2008 at 28,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Corsair 27 2018 tips the scales at 5 580 lbs — 5 505 lbs more than the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2008 at 75 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 27 2018 carries a rated maximum of 350 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Launch 28 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 27 2018 carries 81 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 27 2018 and Chris-Craft Launch 28 2008 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.80 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length - Feet26.8
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters8.17
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches322
Length overall - Inches336
Beam8.60 ft
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inches12
Draft [max] - Detail1.50 ft
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 35 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches18
Draft [max] - Inches35
Displacement5580.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 19 in. (48.3 cm) Twin Engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.75
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.53
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Liters306.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine modelV8 6.2L B3 DTS
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 8.1 Gi, 375 hp (280 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Operational Info
Water capacity8.9
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeChris-Craft
Modelnot available
ModelLaunch 28
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee