Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Launch 20 2013 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Chris-Craft Launch 20 2013 and the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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 2010 measures 27,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 20 2013 at 18,8 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 tips the scales at 7 500 lbs - 4 587 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Launch 20 2013 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 20 2013 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 carries 150 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 20 2013. 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 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Launch 20 2013 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 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 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 2013 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 20
ModelLaunch 28
Model Year2013
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches95
Beam - Inches120
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] inches20
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 - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - lbs.2913
Weight - lbs.7500
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 - Feet18.83
Length - Feet27.83
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. (8.53 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
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.48
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
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 - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal150
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower225 hp
Horsepowernot available
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 - Gal10