Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Lancer 22 Rumble 2006 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Lancer 22 Rumble 2006 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2008 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 28 2008 measures 28,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 Rumble 2006 at 23,0 feet (2006). At 35 lbs and 75 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 28 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Lancer 22 Rumble 2006 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Lancer 22 Rumble 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelLancer 22 Rumble
ModelLaunch 28
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.52 m)
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches12
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail35 in. (88.9 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 35 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg)
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.75
Length - Meters7.11
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches5
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.11 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches336
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 19 in. (48.3 cm) Twin Engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0L Gxi MPI
Engine/s standardVolvo 8.1 Gi, 375 hp (280 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257.4 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters257.41
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal68
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)