Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 vs Chris-Craft Launch 32 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 vs Chris-Craft Launch 32 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 Launch 32 2013 measures 32,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 at 28,0 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 32 2013 tips the scales at 995 lbs — 920 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 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 Launch 32 2013 tops out at 860 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 Launch 32 2013 carries 185 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 Launch 32 2013 is rated for 12 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 Launch 32 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 32 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 32,0 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
ModelLaunch 32
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches122
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle engine: 19 in. (48.3 cm) Twin engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - DetailSingle engine: 35 in. (89 cm) Twin engine: 33.5 in (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - Detail9,950 lbs. (4,513.2 kg)
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - kg4513.24
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.995
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. (9.75 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches384
Displacementnot available
Displacement11950.00 lbs
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches82
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]26 ft. 9 in. (8 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 9 in. (2.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail60 in. (1.5 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 3 in. (10.4 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 10 in. (2.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
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 - Detail185 gal. (700.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower860 hp (641.3 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l) Closed transom: 9 gal. (34 l) Walk-thru
Water capacity35 gal. (132.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal17
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters64.35
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (64.3 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee