Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 vs Chris-Craft Launch 22 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 vs Chris-Craft Launch 22 2007 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 22 2007 measures 23,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 at 18,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 tips the scales at 2 913 lbs — 2 909 lbs more than the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2007 at 4 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 Lancer 20 2012 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2007 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 Launch 22 2007 carries 58 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012. 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 22 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 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 22 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 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 22
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.52 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches99
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℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail19 in. (48.26 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.86
Draft [drive up] meters0.48
Draft [drive up] inches34
Draft [drive up] inches19
Draft [max] - Detail17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34.75 in. (90.81 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches17.5
Draft [max] - Inches34.75
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,823 kg)
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - kg1814.37
Weight - lbs.2913
Weight - lbs.4
Width [transom] - Detail6 ft. 10 in. (2.08 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.47
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches58
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]15 ft. 6 in. (4.72 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet18.83
Length - Feet23
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 - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.11 m)
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches281
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.11
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model4.3L MPI
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal. (219.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower220 PSHP
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 l Gxi MPI, 270 hp (201 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)