Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2005 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2005 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 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 2005 measures 39,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2005 at 28,0 feet (2005). At 16 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 Corsair 36 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2005 caps at 8. 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 Launch 28 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 36
ModelLaunch 28
Model Year2005
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.80 m)
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches12
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (96.5 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailSingle engine: 35 in. (89 cm) Twin engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,258 kg)
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.75
Length - Meters12
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Feet39
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail39 ft. 5 in. (12 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Meters12.01
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches473
Length overall - Inches336
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle engine: 19 in. (48.3 cm) Twin engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo T-8.1 Gi MPI DP, 375 hp (280 kw)
Engine/s standardVolvo 8.1 Gi, 375 hp (280 kw) SX (Single Prop) Drive
Fuel tank capacity - Detail286 gal. (1,081 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1082.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal286
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacityFresh water: 50 gal. (189 l) Gray water tank: 29 gal. (110 l)
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l) Closed transom: 9 gal. (34 l) Walk-thru
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