Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2010 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2010 against a modified vee Chris-Craft Launch 28 2013 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 Launch 28 2013 measures 27,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2010 at 18,8 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2010 tips the scales at 2 913 lbs — 2 838 lbs more than the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2013 at 75 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 2013 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2010 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2010 carries 34 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2013. 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 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2010 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 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2010 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
ModelLancer 2
ModelLaunch 28
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Detail43 in. (1.10 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.09
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inches43
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 17 in. (48.3 cm) Twin Engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.86
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches34
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 25 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches17.5
Draft [max] - Inches33.5
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - lbs.2913
Weight - lbs.75
Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Height - Meters1.47
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Inches58
Height - Inches77
Length [at waterline]15 ft. 6 in. (4.72 m)
Length [at waterline]23 ft. 1 in. (6.98 m)
Length - Meters5.74
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18.83
Length - Feet27.83
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 8 in. (9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.74 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in. (8.48 m)
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches334
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine model8.1L Gi
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower375 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1