Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2007 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2007 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 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 10,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 at 27,8 feet (2011). 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 2007 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 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 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 28 2011 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 Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 7 in. (3.8 m)
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches151
Beam - Inches12
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (78.7 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 25 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches33.5
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 - Meters11.6
Length - Meters8.48
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet27.83
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 2 in. (11.6 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in. (8.48 m)
Length overall - Meters11.63
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches458
Length overall - Inches334
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 17 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
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches77
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]23 ft. 1 in. (6.98 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 8 in. (9 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 - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1082.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal286
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail29 gal. (110 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters109.78
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Gal29
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee