Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Launch 28 2009 vs Chris-Craft Launch 35 GT 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Launch 28 2009 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 7,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2009 at 28,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 35 GT 2022 tips the scales at 12 899 lbs — 12 824 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2009 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 35 GT 2022 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Launch 35 GT 2022 carries 185 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2009. 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 35 GT 2022 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 35 GT 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 35 GT 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Chris-Craft Launch 28 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
Makenot available
ModelLaunch 28
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam10.10 ft
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters3.08
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches121
Bridge clearance - Detail54 in. (1.39 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise20℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 19 in. (48.3 cm) Twin Engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 35 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.88
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]22 ft. 11 in. (6.99 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Meters8.53
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Feet35.1
Length overall - Detail28 ft. (8.53 m)
Length overall - Detail35.10 ft
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Meters10.7
Length overall - Inches336
Length overall - Inches421
Displacementnot available
Displacement12899.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters700.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal185
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelV8 6.2L
Horsepowernot available
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 capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacity35
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower