Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 boat specs
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Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013
2013
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Chris-Craft Lancer 22  2010 boat specs
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Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010
2010
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Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 vs Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 against a deep vee Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010 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 36 European Edition 2013 measures 36,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 12,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010 at 23,4 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010 tips the scales at 4 109 lbs — 4 093 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 at 16 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 Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 carries a rated maximum of 2 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 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 36 European Edition 2013 carries 286 gallons versus 58 gallons in the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 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 Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 36,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 36 European Edition
ModelLancer 22
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.52 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches99
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.30 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. (1.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Meters1.22
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Inches48
Deadrise20°
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (0.50 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48.26 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.78 m)
Draft [max] - Detail35.75 in. (90.81 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches35.75
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,257 kg)
Weight - Detail4,109 lbs. (1,823 kg)
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - kg1863.81
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.4109
Width [transom] - Detail10 ft. 10 in. (3.30 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (2.97 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches118
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]29 ft. 9 in. (9.06 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet36.25
Length - Feet23.42
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 2 in. (11.63 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 3 in. (11.05 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Length overall - Meters11.05
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches435
Length overall - Inches281
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.14
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Engine modelTwin 8.1L Gxi EVC DP
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail286 gal. (1,083 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal. (219.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1082.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal286
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Horsepower(2) 420 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 vs Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 or the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010?
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 is the longer of the two at 36,3 feet overall. The Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010 comes in at 23,4 feet, making it roughly 12,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 or the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010?
For trailering, the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 has the edge at 16 lbs dry weight versus 4 109 lbs for the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 has a documented max rating of 2 hp. Engine specifications for the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 11 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010 is certified for 7. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010 measures 99" wide, compared to 15" for the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 or the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010?
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 has the bigger tank at 286 gallons, versus 58 gallons on the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010. That 228-gallon difference translates to roughly 684–1140 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 and Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 and the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 2010 are built by Chris-Craft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.