Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Launch 25 2013 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2013 and the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — 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 2013 at 24,8 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 at 27,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2013 tips the scales at 5 105 lbs — 5 030 lbs more than the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 at 75 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 2013 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2013 carries 85 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011. 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 28 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Launch 25 2013 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Launch 25 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelLaunch 25
ModelLaunch 28
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Detail53 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.35
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Inches53
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 17 in. (48.3 cm) Twin Engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail36.5 in. (92.71 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 25 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches36.5
Draft [max] - Inches33.5
Weight - Detail5,105 lbs. (2,315 kg)
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - kg2315.59
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - lbs.5105
Weight - lbs.75
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m)
Height - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Height - Meters1.75
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Inches69
Height - Inches77
Length [at waterline]21 ft. 8 in. (6.6 m)
Length [at waterline]23 ft. 1 in. (6.98 m)
Length - Feet24.83
Length - Feet27.83
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 8 in. (8.16 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 8 in. (9 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 10 in. (7.57 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in. (8.48 m)
Length overall - Meters7.57
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Inches298
Length overall - Inches334
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.48
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7L Gi
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (322 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Horsepower300 PSHP
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Water capacity9 gal. (34 l)
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1