Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 32 2009 vs Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 32 2009 vs Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 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 32 2009 measures 31,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). At 132 lbs and 35 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.
The Chris-Craft Corsair 32 2009 carries a rated maximum of 750 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Corsair 32 2009 carries 207 gallons versus 68 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 22 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 22 2005 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Corsair 32 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Corsair 32 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 32
ModelLaunch 22
Model Year2009
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamMaximum: 12 ft. 3 in. (3.73 m) Waterline: 10 ft. 5.5 in. (3.2 m) Transom: 10 ft. 6.5 in. (3.2 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.73
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches147
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 11 in. (2.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.11
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches83
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Weight - Detail13,200 lbs. (5,987 kg)
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - kg5987.41
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.132
Weight - lbs.35
Height - Detail8 ft. 11.5 in. (2.7 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.74
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches107.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters9.58
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 11 in. (10.64 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 5 in. (9.58 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters9.58
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches377
Length overall - Inches264
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail207 gal. (783.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters783.58
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal207
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max750 hp (559.3 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 l Gxi MPI, 270 hp (201 kw) SX Single Prop Drive
Operational Info
Water heater capacity37 gal. (140.7 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)