Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 36 Hard Top 2013 vs Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 Hard Top 2013 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 36 Hard Top 2013 measures 36,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 14,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). At 16 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 36 Hard Top 2013 carries a rated maximum of 2 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 36 Hard Top 2013 carries 286 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 Corsair 36 Hard Top 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 Hard Top 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 Hard Top 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 Launch 22 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 36 Hard Top
ModelLaunch 22
Model Year2013
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20°
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (0.50 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.78 m)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,257 kg)
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.35
Width [transom] - Detail10 ft. 10 in. (3.30 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Length [at waterline]29 ft. 9 in. (9.06 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet36.25
Length - Feet22
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 - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters11.05
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches435
Length overall - Inches264
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.7
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
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 - Detail68 gal. (257 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1082.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Gal286
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Horsepower(2) 420 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 l Gxi MPI, 270 hp (201 kw) SX Single Prop Drive
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