Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2007 vs Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2007 vs Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2009 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 Roamer 40 2009 measures 43,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 15,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2007 at 28,0 feet (2007). At 75 lbs and 27 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 Roamer 40 2009 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2007 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 Roamer 40 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 43,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2007 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
ModelRoamer 4
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam14 ft. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches168
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 19 in. (48.3 cm) Twin Engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 35 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches37
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - Detail27,000 lbs. (12,247 kg)
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - kg12246.98
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.27
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Meters13.26
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet43
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail43 ft. 6 in. (13.26 m)
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters13.26
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches522
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m )
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches15
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
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 - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacity95 gal. (360 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters132.49
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal35
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee