Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Launch 22 2013 vs Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2013 and the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Chris-Craft Launch 22 2013 at 23,4 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012 at 24,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012 tips the scales at 6 183 lbs - 2 164 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2013 at 4 019 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 25 2012 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Launch 22 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012 carries 85 gallons versus 58 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 22 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 25 2012 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Launch 22 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 25 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 10 passengers and at 24,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Launch 22 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 22
ModelLaunch 25
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 3 in. (2.52 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.51
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches99
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. (1.22 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail53 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.22
Bridge clearance - Meters1.35
Bridge clearance - Inches48
Bridge clearance - Inches53
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail17 in. (48.26 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [max] - Detail35.75 in. (90.81 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail36.5 in. (92.71 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Inches35.75
Draft [max] - Inches36.5
Weight - Detail4,019 lbs. (1,823 kg)
Weight - DetailDry: 5,105 lbs. (2,315 kg) Trailerable: 6,183 lbs. (2,805 kg)
Weight - kg1822.99
Weight - kg2804.56
Weight - lbs.4019
Weight - lbs.6183
Length - Feet23.42
Length - Feet24.83
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 5 in. (7.14 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m)
Length overall - Meters7.14
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Inches281
Length overall - Inches298
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters1.75
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches69
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 8 in. (8.16 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal. (219.6 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (322 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine model5.7L Gi
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 PSHP
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people10