Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2010 vs Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2010 and the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2010 at 36,3 ft versus Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 at 36,3 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.
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 286 gal and 286 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 11 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2010 and Chris-Craft Corsair 36 European Edition 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 36
ModelCorsair 36 European Edition
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches15
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.30 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.78 m)
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.78 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,257 kg)
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,257 kg)
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.16
Height - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (2.97 m)
Height - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (2.97 m)
Height - Meters3
Height - Meters3
Height - Inches118
Height - Inches118
Length [at waterline]29 ft. 9 in. (9.06 m)
Length [at waterline]29 ft. 9 in. (9.06 m)
Length - Meters11.05
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet36.25
Length - Feet36.25
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 2 in. (11.63 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 2 in. (11.63 m)
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 3 in. (11.05 m)
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 3 in. (11.05 m)
Length overall - Meters11.05
Length overall - Meters11.05
Length overall - Inches435
Length overall - Inches435
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (0.50 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail10 ft. 10 in. (3.30 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail286 gal. (1,083 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
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelTwin 8.1L Gxi EVC DP
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower(2) 420 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Holding tank capacity - Gal27