Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 boat specs
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Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010
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Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010 boat specs
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Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010
2010
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Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 vs Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 against a deep vee Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 measures 27,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010 at 18,8 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010 tips the scales at 2 913 lbs — 2 838 lbs less than the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 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.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 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 Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
MakeChris-Craft
ModelLaunch 28
ModelSilver Bullet 20 Limited Edition
Model Year201
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam7 ft. 11 in. (2.41 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters2.41
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches95
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.34 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail43 in. (1.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Meters1.09
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Bridge clearance - Inches43
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [drive up] - DetailSingle Engine: 17 in. (48.3 cm) Twin Engine: 20 in. (50.8 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches17.5
Draft [max] - DetailSingle Engine: 25 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail34 in. (86.4 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches33.5
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - Detail2,913 lbs. (1,321 kg)
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - kg1321.31
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.2913
Height - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Height - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m)
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Meters1.47
Height - Inches77
Height - Inches58
Length [at waterline]23 ft. 1 in. (6.98 m)
Length [at waterline]15 ft. 6 in. (4.72 m)
Length - Meters8.48
Length - Meters5.74
Length - Feet27.83
Length - Feet18.83
Length [over all with swim platform]28 ft. (8.53 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 2 in. (6.15 m)
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in. (8.48 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 10 in. (5.74 m)
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Meters5.74
Length overall - Inches334
Length overall - Inches226
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (129 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O
Operational Info
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5

Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 vs Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 or the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010?
The Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 is the longer of the two at 27,8 feet overall. The Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010 comes in at 18,8 feet, making it roughly 9,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 or the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010?
For trailering, the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 has the edge at 75 lbs dry weight versus 2 913 lbs for the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010 is certified for 5. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010 measures 95" wide, compared to 12" for the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 or the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010?
The Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010 has the bigger tank at 34 gallons, versus 15 gallons on the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010. That 19-gallon difference translates to roughly 57–95 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 and Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2010 and the Chris-Craft Silver Bullet 20 Limited Edition 2010 are built by Chris-Craft. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.