Company overview
Chris-Craft
- Type
- Yacht builder
- Primary location
- Sarasota, FL, United States
- Service area
- International
Chris-Craft offers several recreational boat families rather than one universal style of dayboat. Its Launch and Launch GT lines sit alongside Sportster bowriders, Calypso dual consoles and Catalina center consoles, giving LBG readers different ways to compare open-deck use and propulsion.
Start with the series
The official catalogue separates Launch and Launch GT from Sportster, Calypso and Catalina. That distinction helps a buyer identify whether an open-bow, dual-console or center-console arrangement suits the planned outings.
Propulsion differs by family
Chris-Craft lists sterndrive, outboard and surf options across selected series, but they are not interchangeable on every model. Check the individual model before comparing storage needs, wake activities or engine servicing.
Using the boat for a day
Consider how passengers move between seating, helm and swim access before treating the finish as the decisive difference. The current manufacturer's model pages and configuration tools provide exact equipment and dimensions.
Business facts
- Founded
- 1874
- Business model
- Manufacturer
Services and operating profile
- Core services
Design and manufacture of premium powerboats and yachts, dealer sales and owner support.
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