Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2011 vs Chris-Craft Launch 25 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2011 vs Chris-Craft Launch 25 2007 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 2011 measures 36,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 11,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2007 at 25,0 feet (2007). At 16 lbs and 46 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 2011 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2007 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 36,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Launch 25 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 36
ModelLaunch 25
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.78 m)
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,257 kg)
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs. (2,087 kg)
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.46
Height - Detail9 ft. 10 in. (2.97 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches118
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]29 ft. 9 in. (9.06 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Meters11.05
Length - Meters7.62
Length - Feet36.25
Length - Feet25
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 2 in. (11.63 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 3 in. (11.05 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.62 m)
Length overall - Meters11.05
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches435
Length overall - Inches3
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
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail286 gal. (1,083 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail82 gal. (310 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1082.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters310.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal286
Fuel tank capacity - Gal82
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.7 l Gi MPI, 280 hp (209 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
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