Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2013 vs Chris-Craft Launch 31 GT 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2013 vs Chris-Craft Launch 31 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 31 GT 2022 measures 31,0 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 12,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2013 at 18,8 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 31 GT 2022 tips the scales at 11 300 lbs — 8 387 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2013 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 31 GT 2022 has a 125-hp advantage over the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2013's 225-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 31 GT 2022 carries 142 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 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 31 GT 2022 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2013 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 31 GT 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 31 GT 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 31,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2013 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 Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam10.10 ft
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters3.08
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches121
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] - Detail17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17.5
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail2.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.64
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches25
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 - Feet31
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 - Detail31.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters9.45
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches372
Displacementnot available
Displacement11300.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makeMercury
Engine model4.3L Gxi V6
Engine modelV8 6.2L
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters537.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal142
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Horsepower225 PSHP
Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelV8 6.2L
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity39
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower