Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2006 vs Chris-Craft Launch 32 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2006 vs Chris-Craft Launch 32 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2006 at 34,0 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 32 2013 at 32,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 32 2013 tips the scales at 995 lbs — 863 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2006 at 132 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 32 2013 tops out at 860 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2006 carries 207 gallons versus 185 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 32 2013. 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 32 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2006 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Launch 32 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 32 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 33
ModelLaunch 32
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 3 in. (3.7 m)
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam - Meters3.73
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches147
Beam - Inches122
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail13,200 lbs. (5,987 kg)
Weight - Detail9,950 lbs. (4,513.2 kg)
Weight - kg5987.41
Weight - kg4513.24
Weight - lbs.132
Weight - lbs.995
Length - Meters10.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 11 in. (10.4 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. (9.75 m)
Length overall - Meters10.64
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches419
Length overall - Inches384
Displacementnot available
Displacement11950.00 lbs
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches82
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]26 ft. 9 in. (8 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 9 in. (2.7 m)
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail60 in. (1.5 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail23 in. (58 cm)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 3 in. (10.4 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 10 in. (2.1 m)
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.08
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo T-5.7 l Gxi MPI (T320 pshp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail207 gal. (783 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail185 gal. (700.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters783.58
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal207
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower860 hp (641.3 kW)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Water capacity37 gal. (140 l)
Water capacity35 gal. (132.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l) Gray Water: 20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (64.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters64.35
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal17
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee