Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2007 vs Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2007 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 2007 measures 38,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 16,0 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2007 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,0 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
ModelLaunch 22
Model Year2007
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 7 in. (3.8 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches151
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (78.7 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,258 kg)
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg)
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.35
Length - Meters11.6
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 2 in. (11.6 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters11.63
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches458
Length overall - Inches264
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo T-8.1 Gi MPI DP, 375 pshp
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 l Gxi MPI, 270 hp (201 kw) SX Single Prop Drive
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
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters109.78
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal29
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available