Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 32 2009 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Chris-Craft Corsair 32 2009 and the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chris-Craft Corsair 32 2009 measures 31,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 at 27,8 feet (2010). At 132 lbs and 75 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 28 2010 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 15 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010. 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 28 2010 is rated for 8 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 28 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,8 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 28
Model Year2009
Model Year201
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)
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters3.73
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches147
Beam - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 11 in. (2.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.11
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inches83
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Weight - Detail13,200 lbs. (5,987 kg)
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - kg5987.41
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - lbs.132
Weight - lbs.75
Height - Detail8 ft. 11.5 in. (2.7 m)
Height - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Height - Meters2.74
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Inches107.5
Height - Inches77
Length - Meters9.58
Length - Meters8.48
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet27.83
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 11 in. (10.64 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail31 ft. 5 in. (9.58 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in. (8.48 m)
Length overall - Meters9.58
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches377
Length overall - Inches334
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 17 in. (48.3 cm) Twin Engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 25 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches33.5
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]23 ft. 1 in. (6.98 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail207 gal. (783.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters783.58
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal207
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine max750 hp (559.3 kW)
Engine maxnot available
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 - Detail10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)