Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012 vs Chris-Craft Launch 35 GT 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012 vs Chris-Craft Launch 35 GT 2022 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 35 GT 2022 measures 35,1 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 10,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012 at 24,8 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 35 GT 2022 tips the scales at 12 899 lbs - 6 716 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012 at 6 183 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Chris-Craft Launch 35 GT 2022 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. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Launch 35 GT 2022 carries 185 gallons versus 85 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Chris-Craft Launch 35 GT 2022 at 35,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Chris-Craft Launch 25 2012 at 24,8 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
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)
Beam10.10 ft
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.08
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches121
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] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.88
Draft [max] - Inches36.5
Draft [max] - Inches35
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 - Feet35.1
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 - Detail35.10 ft
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters10.7
Length overall - Inches298
Length overall - Inches421
Displacementnot available
Displacement12899.00 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 - Liters700.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Horsepower300 PSHP
Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelV8 6.2L
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity35
Maximum people10
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower