Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 boat specs
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Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005
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Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 boat specs
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Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012
2012
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Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 vs Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 vs Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 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 28 2005 measures 28,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 9,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 at 18,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 tips the scales at 2 913 lbs — 2 838 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 Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 tops out at 270 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 Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 carries 34 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 28 2005 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 caps at 5. 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 Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 28
ModelSilver Bullet 20 Limited Edition
Model Year2005
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches95
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle engine: 19 in. (48.3 cm) Twin engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches17.5
Draft [max] - DetailSingle engine: 35 in. (89 cm) Twin engine: 33.5 in (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.2913
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet18.83
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.74 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches226
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail43 in. (1.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.09
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches43
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]15 ft. 6 in. (4.72 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 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 - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.0 Gxi
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower270 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l) Closed transom: 9 gal. (34 l) Walk-thru
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee

Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 vs Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 or the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012?
The Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 is the longer of the two at 28,0 feet overall. The Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 comes in at 18,8 feet, making it roughly 9,2 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 or the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012?
For trailering, the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 has the edge at 75 lbs dry weight versus 2 913 lbs for the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 has a documented max rating of 270 hp. Engine specifications for the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 is certified for 5. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 measures 95" wide, compared to 12" for the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 or the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012?
The Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 has the bigger tank at 34 gallons, versus 15 gallons on the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005. That 19-gallon difference translates to roughly 57–95 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 and Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2005 and the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 are built by Chris-Craft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.