Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 vs Chris-Craft Launch 28 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 at 27,8 ft versus Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 at 29,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 tips the scales at 10 825 lbs — 10 750 lbs less 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 28 GT 2022 tops out at 350 hp. Engine specs for the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 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.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 28 2011 and Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT 2022 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeChris-Craft
Makenot available
ModelLaunch 28
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. (3.05 m)
Beam8.50 ft
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.34 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: 17 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: 25 in. (89 cm) Twin Engine: 33.5 in. (85 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches33.5
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail7,500 lbs. (3,402 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - Detail6 ft. 5 in. (1.96 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters1.96
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches77
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]23 ft. 1 in. (6.98 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Meters8.48
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet27.83
Length - Feet29
Length [over all with swim platform]29 ft. 8 in. (9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 10 in. (8.48 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches334
Length overall - Inches348
Displacementnot available
Displacement10825.00 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 - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
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
Operational Info
Water capacity35 gal. (132 l)
Water capacity2
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
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower