Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 boat specs
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Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012
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Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 boat specs
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Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012
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Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 vs Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 against a deep vee Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 measures 36,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 17,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 at 18,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 tips the scales at 2 913 lbs — 2 897 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 at 16 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 270 hp, the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 has a 268-hp advantage over the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 carries 286 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 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 Corsair 36 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 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 Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 36
ModelSilver Bullet 20 Limited Edition
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches95
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail43 in. (1.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.31
Bridge clearance - Meters1.09
Bridge clearance - Inches91
Bridge clearance - Inches43
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (0.50 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches17.5
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.78 m)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,257 kg)
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.2913
Width [transom] - Detail10 ft. 10 in. (3.30 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
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]15 ft. 6 in. (4.72 m)
Length - Feet36.25
Length - Feet18.83
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 2 in. (11.63 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 3 in. (11.05 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.74 m)
Length overall - Meters11.05
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Inches435
Length overall - Inches226
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeVolvo
Engine model8.1L GiC DP EVC
Engine model5.0 Gxi
Fuel tank capacity - Detail286 gal. (1,083 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1082.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal286
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower(2) 400 PSHP
Horsepower270 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacitynot available
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
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5

Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 vs Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 or the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012?
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 is the longer of the two at 36,3 feet overall. The Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 comes in at 18,8 feet, making it roughly 17,4 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 or the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012?
For trailering, the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 has the edge at 16 lbs dry weight versus 2 913 lbs for the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 is rated to a maximum of 270 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 tops out at 2 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 is Coast Guard rated for 11 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 is certified for 5. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 measures 95" wide, compared to 15" for the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 or the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012?
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 has the bigger tank at 286 gallons, versus 34 gallons on the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012. That 252-gallon difference translates to roughly 756–1260 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 and Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2012 and the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2012 are built by Chris-Craft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.