Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2005 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2005 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 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 36 2005 at 39,0 ft versus Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 at 36,3 ft. At 16 lbs and 16 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 European Edition 2013 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 286 gal and 286 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2005 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 39,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 36
ModelCorsair 36 European Edition
Model Year2005
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.80 m)
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches15
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (96.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.78 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,258 kg)
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,257 kg)
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.16
Length - Meters12
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet39
Length - Feet36.25
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail39 ft. 5 in. (12 m)
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 3 in. (11.05 m)
Length overall - Meters12.01
Length overall - Meters11.05
Length overall - Inches473
Length overall - Inches435
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.30 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20°
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (0.50 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail10 ft. 10 in. (3.30 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (2.97 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches118
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]29 ft. 9 in. (9.06 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 2 in. (11.63 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo T-8.1 Gi MPI DP, 375 hp (280 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail286 gal. (1,081 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail286 gal. (1,083 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1082.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1082.63
Fuel tank capacity - Gal286
Fuel tank capacity - Gal286
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelTwin 8.1L Gxi EVC DP
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower(2) 420 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh water: 50 gal. (189 l) Gray water tank: 29 gal. (110 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee