Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Launch 20 2011 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Chris-Craft Launch 20 2011 and the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2012 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chris-Craft Launch 28 2012 measures 27,8 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 20 2011 at 18,8 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2012 tips the scales at 8 121 lbs — 5 208 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Launch 20 2011 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 Chris-Craft Launch 28 2012 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Launch 20 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Launch 20 2011 carries 34 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 28 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 28 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Launch 20 2011 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 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Launch 20 2011 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
ModelLaunch 2
ModelLaunch 28
Model Year2011
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Detail46.5 in. (1.18 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.19
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inches46.5
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 17 in. (48.3 cm) Twin Engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 25 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches33.5
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - DetailDry: 7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg) Trailerable: 8,121 lbs. (3,684 kg)
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - kg3683.62
Weight - lbs.2913
Weight - lbs.8121
Height - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Height - Meters1.5
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Inches59
Height - Inches77
Length [at waterline]15 ft. 6 in. (4.72 m)
Length [at waterline]23 ft. 1 in. (6.98 m)
Length - Meters5.74
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18.83
Length - Feet27.83
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 8 in. (9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.74 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in. (8.48 m)
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches334
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine model8.1L Gi
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower375 PSHP
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1