Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Lancer 20 Woody Edition 2007 vs Chris-Craft Launch 20 (2011 Model) 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Lancer 20 Woody Edition 2007 vs Chris-Craft Launch 20 (2011 Model) 2010 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 Launch 20 (2011 Model) 2010 measures 18,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 16,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 Woody Edition 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 20 (2011 Model) 2010 tips the scales at 2 913 lbs — 2 628 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 Woody Edition 2007 at 285 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Launch 20 (2011 Model) 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 Woody Edition 2007 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Launch 20 (2011 Model) 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 20 (2011 Model) 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Lancer 20 Woody Edition 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelLancer 20 Woody Edition
ModelLaunch 20 (2011 Model)
Model Year2007
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches95
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches17.5
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2,850 lbs. (1,293 kg)
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - kg1292.74
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - lbs.285
Weight - lbs.2913
Length - Meters6.15
Length - Meters5.74
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18.83
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.74 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches226
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail46.5 in. (1.18 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.19
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches46.5
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches59
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]15 ft. 6 in. (4.72 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0L Gxi Sx
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7