Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 36 Hard Top 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 36 Hard Top 2013 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 Corsair 36 Hard Top 2013 measures 36,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 at 28,0 feet (2005). At 75 lbs and 16 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 36 Hard Top 2013 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 Hard Top 2013 carries 286 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005. 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 Corsair 36 Hard Top 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 Hard Top 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 Hard Top 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 36,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 28
ModelCorsair 36 Hard Top
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches15
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle engine: 19 in. (48.3 cm) Twin engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (0.50 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - DetailSingle engine: 35 in. (89 cm) Twin engine: 33.5 in (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.78 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,257 kg)
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.16
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet36.25
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 3 in. (11.05 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters11.05
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches435
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail10 ft. 10 in. (3.30 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]29 ft. 9 in. (9.06 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 2 in. (11.63 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 8.1 Gi, 375 hp (280 kw) SX (Single Prop) Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail286 gal. (1,083 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1082.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal286
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelTwin 8.1L Gxi EVC DP
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower(2) 420 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l) Closed transom: 9 gal. (34 l) Walk-thru
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee