Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2006 vs Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2006 vs Chris-Craft Lancer 20 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 2006 measures 28,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 9,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 at 18,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 tips the scales at 2 913 lbs — 2 838 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2006 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 Lancer 20 2012 tops out at 220 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 carries 34 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2006. 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 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 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 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2006 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 Lancer 20 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
ModelLancer 2
Model Year2006
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] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.86
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches34
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 35 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches17.5
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. (1.10 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.09
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches43
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.47
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches58
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)
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 makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine model4.3L MPI
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower220 PSHP
Operational Info
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee