Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2009 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 2009 measures 28,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2005 at 22,0 feet (2005). 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 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Launch 22 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 28 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2009 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 Launch 22 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 22
ModelLaunch 28
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches12
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (43 cm)
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 19 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] - Detail35 in. (89 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. (1,588 kg)
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - lbs.35
Weight - lbs.75
Length - Meters6.7
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 0 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches264
Length overall - Inches336
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail54 in. (1.39 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]22 ft. 11 in. (6.99 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo 5.0 l Gxi MPI, 270 hp (201 kw) SX Single Prop Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail68 gal. (257 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
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee