Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 vs Chris-Craft Launch 32 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 vs Chris-Craft Launch 32 2012 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 2006 measures 38,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 32 2012 at 32,0 feet (2012). At 16 lbs and 12 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 Launch 32 2012 tops out at 860 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 carries 286 gallons versus 185 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 32 2012. 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 Launch 32 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 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 Launch 32 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 32 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 32,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2006 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
ModelLaunch 32
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 7 in. (3.8 m)
Beam10 ft. 2 in. (3.1 m)
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Meters3.1
Beam - Inches151
Beam - Inches122
Deadrise20°
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (78.7 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,258 kg)
Weight - DetailDry: 9,950 lbs. (4,513.2 kg) Trailerable: 12,000 lbs. (5,443.1 kg)
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - kg5443.1
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.12
Length - Meters11.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet32
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 2 in. (11.6 m)
Length overall - Detail32 ft. 0 in. (9.75 m)
Length overall - Meters11.63
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches458
Length overall - Inches384
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail60 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.52
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches6
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 9 in. (2.7 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 10 in. (2.1 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.08
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches82
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]26 ft. 9 in. (8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]34 ft. 3 in. (10.4 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo T-8.1 Gi MPI DP, 375 pshp
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail286 gal. (1,083 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail185 gal. (700.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1082.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal286
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower860 hp (641.3 kW)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity35 gal. (132.4 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail17 gal. (64.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters109.78
Holding tank capacity - Liters64.35
Holding tank capacity - Gal29
Holding tank capacity - Gal17
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee