Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Launch 20 2011 vs Chris-Craft Speedster 2005: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Launch 20 2011 vs Chris-Craft Speedster 2005 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 Launch 20 2011 at 18,8 ft versus Chris-Craft Speedster 2005 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Launch 20 2011 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Speedster 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Launch 20 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 20 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 7 passengers and at 18,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Speedster 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelLaunch 20
ModelSpeedster
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
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 - Detail46.5 in. (1.18 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.19
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches46.5
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches17
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
Height - Detail4 ft. 11 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.5
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches59
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]15 ft. 6 in. (4.72 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Meters5.74
Length - Meters6.15
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 - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
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
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardVolvo 4.3 l Gxi MPI V6, 225 hp (168 kw)
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available