Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 vs Chris-Craft Launch 34 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 vs Chris-Craft Launch 34 2018 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 34 2018 measures 34,0 feet overall (2018), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 at 28,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 34 2018 tips the scales at 9 942 lbs — 9 867 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 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 34 2018 tops out at 380 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Launch 34 2018 carries 185 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008. 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 34 2018 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 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 34 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 34 2018 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Corsair 28 2008 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
Makenot available
ModelCorsair 28
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam10.30 ft
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters3.14
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches124
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
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] - Detail1.11 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.34
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet34
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail34.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters10.36
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches408
Displacementnot available
Displacement9942.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower380 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacity35
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity1
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower