Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2013 vs Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2013 vs Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2006 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 Roamer 40 2006 measures 43,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 6,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2013 at 36,3 feet (2013). At 16 lbs and 27 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 2013 carries a rated maximum of 2 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2013 carries 286 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2006. 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 Roamer 40 2006 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2013 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Roamer 40 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 43,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Corsair 36 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelCorsair 36
ModelRoamer 4
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.81 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.27 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches168
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 [drive up] - Detail20 in. (0.50 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail31 in. (0.78 m)
Draft [max] - Detail38 in. (96.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail16,000 lbs. (7,257 kg)
Weight - Detail27,000 lbs. (12,247 kg)
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - kg12246.98
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.27
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]not available
Length - Feet36.25
Length - Feet43
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 - Detail43 ft. 6 in. (13.26 m)
Length overall - Meters11.05
Length overall - Meters13.26
Length overall - Inches435
Length overall - Inches522
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.26
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Engine modelTwin 8.1L Gxi EVC DP
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail286 gal. (1,083 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1082.63
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal286
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Horsepower(2) 420 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo IPS 500, 370 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity50 gal. (189 l)
Water capacity95 gal. (360 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters102.21
Holding tank capacity - Liters132.49
Holding tank capacity - Gal27
Holding tank capacity - Gal35