Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2009 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2009 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 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 28 GT 2022 measures 29,0 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2009 at 18,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 tips the scales at 10 825 lbs — 7 912 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2009 at 2 913 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 Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 carries 85 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2009. 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 Launch 28 GT 2022 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2009 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 Launch 28 GT 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2009 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
Makenot available
ModelLancer 2
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam8.50 ft
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail43 in. (1.10 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.09
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches43
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.86
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches34
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches17.5
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2913
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in.(1.47 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.47
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches58
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters5.74
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet29
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.74 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches348
Displacementnot available
Displacement10825.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV8 6.2L
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower