Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Launch 20 2012 vs Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Launch 20 2012 is a modified-V design and the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2009 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Chris-Craft Launch 20 2012 at 18,8 ft versus Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2009 at 18,0 ft. At 2 913 lbs and 2 913 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 2012 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2009 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 20 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 20 2012 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 Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2009 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
ModelLaunch 20
ModelSilver Bullet 20 Limited Edition
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
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 - Detail3 ft. 7 in. (1.09 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.19
Bridge clearance - Meters1.09
Bridge clearance - Inches46.5
Bridge clearance - Inches43
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43.2 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - lbs.2913
Weight - lbs.2913
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 - Feet18.83
Length - Feet18
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 - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Meters5.69
Length overall - Inches226
Length overall - Inches224
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.69
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
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 typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Maximum people7
Maximum peoplenot available