Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2005 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2005 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2008 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 2008 at 38,0 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.
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 2008 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 2008 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
Model Year2005
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.80 m)
Beam12 ft. 7 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches151
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (96.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (78.7 cm)
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. (7,258 kg)
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.16
Length - Meters12
Length - Meters11.6
Length - Feet39
Length - Feet38
Length - Inches5
Length - Inches2
Length overall - Detail39 ft. 5 in. (12 m)
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 2 in. (11.6 m)
Length overall - Meters12.01
Length overall - Meters11.63
Length overall - Inches473
Length overall - Inches458
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo T-8.1 Gi MPI DP, 375 hp (280 kw)
Engine/s standardVolvo T-8.1 Gi MPI DP, 375 pshp
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 typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4
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 - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Liters109.78
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Holding tank capacity - Gal29
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee