Both the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2011 and the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2009 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 25 2011 at 25,3 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 28 2009 at 28,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2009 tips the scales at 7 500 lbs - 2 395 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2011 at 5 105 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Launch 25 2011 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2011 could be the deciding factor.