Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2013 vs Chris-Craft Speedster 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2013 vs Chris-Craft Speedster 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2013 at 18,8 ft versus Chris-Craft Speedster 2006 at 20,0 ft. At 2 913 lbs and 2 850 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.
The Chris-Craft Lancer 20 2013 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Speedster 2006 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 34 gal and 34 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Speedster 2006 is rated for 6 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 Speedster 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Speedster 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 20,0 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
MakeChris-Craft
ModelLancer 20
ModelSpeedster
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
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 - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.09
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches43
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches17.5
Draft [drive up] inches17.5
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - Detail2,850 lbs. (1,293 kg)
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - kg1292.74
Weight - lbs.2913
Weight - lbs.2850
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 - Feet20
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 - Detail20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches242
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.15
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Engine model4.3L Gxi V6
Engine modelnot available
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 typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower225 PSHP
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3 l Gxi MPI V6, 225 hp (168 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum peoplenot available