Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 vs Chris-Craft Launch 25 GT 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 vs Chris-Craft Launch 25 GT 2019 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 25 GT 2019 measures 25,8 feet overall (2019), giving it roughly 7,0 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 Launch 25 GT 2019 tips the scales at 6 260 lbs — 3 347 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Chris-Craft Launch 25 GT 2019 has a 130-hp advantage over the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2012's 220-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Launch 25 GT 2019 carries 86 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 25 GT 2019 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 25 GT 2019 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 25 GT 2019 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 25,8 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
Makenot available
ModelLancer 2
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam8.60 ft
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches103
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] - Detail2.80 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.46
Draft [max] - Meters0.85
Draft [max] - Inches17.5
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2913
Weight - lbs.not available
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 - Feet25.8
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 - Detail25.80 ft
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters7.86
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches310
Displacementnot available
Displacement6260.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Engine model4.3L MPI
Engine modelV8 6.2L
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Horsepower220 PSHP
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity19
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower