Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Chris-Craft Launch 28 2013 vs Chris-Craft Launch 35 GT 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Chris-Craft Launch 28 2013 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 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2013 at 27,8 feet (2013). 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 2013 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2013 has a 25-hp advantage over the Chris-Craft Launch 35 GT 2022's 350-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 15 gallons in the Chris-Craft Launch 28 2013. 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 2013 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 2013 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 Year2013
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 - 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] - Detail2.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.88
Draft [max] - Inches33.5
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
Width [transom] - Detail8 ft. 6 in. (2.29 m)
Width [transom] - Detailnot 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 - Feet27.83
Length - Feet35.1
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 - Detail35.10 ft
Length overall - Meters8.48
Length overall - Meters10.7
Length overall - Inches334
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
Engine makeMercury
Engine model8.1L Gi
Engine modelV8 6.2L
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
Horsepower375 hp
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 - Detail10 gal. (38 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters37.85
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower