Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 vs Chris-Craft Launch 25 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 vs Chris-Craft Launch 25 2005 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 28 2005 at 28,0 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 25 2005 at 25,0 ft. At 75 lbs and 46 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2005 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 Corsair 28 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Launch 25 2005 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 28
ModelLaunch 25
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle engine: 19 in. (48.3 cm) Twin engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - DetailSingle engine: 35 in. (89 cm) Twin engine: 33.5 in (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.46
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Meters7.62
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.62 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches3
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 8.1 Gi, 375 hp (280 kw) SX (Single Prop) Drive
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 Gi MPI, 280 hp (209 kw) SX (Single Prop) Drive
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail93 gal. (352 l) Walk-thru: 82 gal. (310 l) Closed transom
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters352.04
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal93
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l) Closed transom: 9 gal. (34 l) Walk-thru
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)