Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2011 vs Chris-Craft Launch 20 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2011 against a modified vee Chris-Craft Launch 20 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2011 at 18,8 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 20 2012 at 18,8 ft. At 2 913 lbs and 2 913 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Launch 20 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2011 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 20 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 20 2012 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 2011 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 2
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
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
Bridge clearance - Detail43 in. (1.10 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail46.5 in. (1.18 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.09
Bridge clearance - Meters1.19
Bridge clearance - Inches43
Bridge clearance - Inches46.5
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.86
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inches34
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detail17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches17.5
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - lbs.2913
Weight - lbs.2913
Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Meters1.47
Height - Meters1.5
Height - Inches58
Height - Inches59
Length [at waterline]15 ft. 6 in. (4.72 m)
Length [at waterline]15 ft. 6 in. (4.72 m)
Length - Meters5.74
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18.83
Length - Feet18.83
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.74 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.74 m)
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches226
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 - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum people7