Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012 vs Chris-Craft Launch 25 GT 2019: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012 vs Chris-Craft Launch 25 GT 2019 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012 at 24,8 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 25 GT 2019 at 25,8 ft. At 6 183 lbs and 6 260 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Chris-Craft Launch 25 GT 2019 has a 50-hp advantage over the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012's 300-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 85 gal and 86 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 25 GT 2019 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 25 GT 2019 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
Makenot available
ModelLaunch 25
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8.60 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches103
Bridge clearance - Detail53 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.35
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches53
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36.5 in. (92.71 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail2.80 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.85
Draft [max] - Inches36.5
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - DetailDry: 5,105 lbs. (2,315 kg) Trailerable: 6,183 lbs. (2,805 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2804.56
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.6183
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.75
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches69
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet24.83
Length - Feet25.8
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 8 in. (8.16 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m)
Length overall - Detail25.80 ft
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters7.86
Length overall - Inches298
Length overall - Inches310
Displacementnot available
Displacement6260.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeMercury
Engine model5.7L Gi
Engine modelV8 6.2L
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (322 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Horsepower300 PSHP
Horsepower350 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity19
Maximum people10
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower