Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2010 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2010 against a modified vee Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2010 measures 31,4 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 at 27,8 feet (2011). 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Corsair 33 2010 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 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 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 33 2010 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 33
ModelLaunch 28
Model Year201
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 3 in. (3.73 m)
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters3.73
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches147
Beam - Inches12
Deadrise20°
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail25.5
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 17 in. (48.3 cm) Twin Engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91.44 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 25 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches33.5
Weight - Detail13,200 lbs. (5,987.5 kg)
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - kg5987.41
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - lbs.132
Weight - lbs.75
Height - Detail6 ft. 11 in. (2.7 m)
Height - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Height - Meters2.11
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Inches83
Height - Inches77
Length [at waterline]26 ft. 9 in. (8.15 m)
Length [at waterline]23 ft. 1 in. (6.98 m)
Length - Meters9.58
Length - Meters8.48
Length - Feet31.42
Length - Feet27.83
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 11 in. (10.64 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 8 in. (9 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
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep 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
Operational Info
Headroom5 ft. 4 in. (1.6 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity37 gal. (140.7 l)
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
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