2014 Chris Craft 28ft Launch Heritage Trim Edition
Chris-Craft harkened back to their mahogany roots with the introduction in 2003 of the retro-style 28 Launch, a high-quality bowrider whose meticulous detailing and classic tumblehome stern set her well apart from anything on the market. Today, the Launch 28 is highly sought after for the unmatched performance and design.
2014 Chris Craft 28ft Launch Heritage Trim Edition
Chris-Craft harkened back to their mahogany roots with the introduction in 2003 of the retro-style 28 Launch, a high-quality bowrider whose meticulous detailing and classic tumblehome stern set her well apart from anything on the market. Today, the Launch 28 is highly sought after for the unmatched performance and design.
Built on a deep-V hull with a well-flared bow, this vessel can easily handle rougher waters. The cockpit is notable, not just for its plush Ultraleather seating and custom entertainment centre, but for its simplicity and comfort as well. The wider Launch 28 includes generous fore and aft seating, with a double-wide captain’s chair that allows the driver to share the view.
Overview
In the owners' view:
It's the extra-wide beam of the 2014 Launch 28 that makes the greatest difference; in the ability to seat at least 10 people comfortably, in the built-in comfort for its passengers, in the added stability over the water, and in the ability to have twin power, something not available in the newer Launch 28.
This 2014 Launch 28 is in new condition.
For its first 7 years, the boat was hardly used and stored in a covered boathouse.
In October 2020, when It was purchased by the current owners, the twin Mercruiser/Bravo 3 engines had 35 hours on each.
As of July 2021, the engines have 46 hours on them.
The owner and their family are enjoying this boat immensely despite all the bad weather we have been having in Southern Ontario.
The boat is painted in Chris-Craft's wonderful Midnight blue with a red waterline stripe and an off-white color for the hull, interior and upholstery.
This boat is fully equipped with features and extras. It is the Heritage Edition, which includes a fully finished in solid teak wood; the top deck, the floors, the deck trim, the swim platform, the engine cover and more.
All remaining trim is in stainless steel. The cushions are Chris Craft's special vinyl in 2 colour tones with the specially sewn centres quite unique to Chris Craft's reputation for making everything of the highest quality.
There is a head-on board, a special power anchor and windlass system, a bimini top that stows in a hidden channel under the teak engine cover, a swim ladder mounted under the swim platform, plenty of storage throughout, full sets of gauges on the dashboard, completed in Chris Craft's unique style, and many other features.
While the Launch 28 is a modern boat in every way, it preserves so many features and appearance characteristics of the most beautiful boats made years ago that we still admire today.
Features
Forward seating area.
Custom stainless steel windshield.
Perforated custom dash with custom Chris-Craft gauge.
Stainless steel thru-hull fittings.
Portable head.
Entertainment consoles with wet bar and storage.
Pressure fresh water system.
Spacious U-shaped aft seating.
Trademark Chris-Craft Tumblehome aft.
Cockpit
Bow seating.
Stainless steel drink holders.
Cockpit bolsters.
Courtesy LED lighting.
Stainless steel inspection plates.
Helm and companion seats with flip-up bolster.
Helm and companion seats adjust fore and aft.
Integrated stainless-steel handrails and headrest handrails on the helm.
Stainless steel seat base pedestal.
Dual consoles.
Portable head with sink in starboard console.
U shaped aft seating.
Ski storage locker.
Single level. self-draining cockpit with stainless steel drains.
Storage areas.
Stainless steel grab rails.
Transom Shower.
Helm
Accessory Outlet. 12V.
Adjustable double helm seat with flip-up bolster.
Stainless steel drink holders.
Custom Chris-Craft gauge package with a compass.
Custom mahogany steering wheel.
Dash light dimmer.
In-dash LCD depth finder.
Fosgate Stereo with 6 marine speakers.
Technical
2 x Automatic bilge pumps with indicators.
Electric hydraulic hatch pump box.
Dual battery trays with switches.
Additional third battery for accessories.
Stainless steel dual trumpet horn.
Fuel tank with anti-siphon valve(s) and electric sending unit.
Power steering.
Pressure fresh water system.
Electronic controls standard on twin engines.
Acoustical barrier insulation.
Specifications
• Length overall, (with swim platform) 29'8" 9.00 m
• Length overall, (w/o swim platform) 27'10" 8.48 m
• Centerline length 26'6" 8.18 m
• Waterline length 23'1" 6.98 m
• Beam. maximum 10' 3.05 m
• Beam, transom 8'6"' 2.29 m
• Beam, waterline 7'3"' 2.20 am
• Dry weight 7,500 lbs. 3,402 kg
• Design displacement 9,771 lbs. 4,432 kg
• Trailer able weight 8,121 lbs. 3.684 kg
• Fuel capacity 150 gallons 568 liters
• Water capacity 35 gallons 132.4 liters
• Holding tank 10 gallons 38 liters
• Deadrise 20 deg
• Transom angle 13 deg
• Draft, prop raised 23" 58 cm
• Draft, prop lowered 39" 99 cm
• Freeboard forward 38" 96 cm
• Freeboard at half length 42" 105 cm
• Freeboard aft 35" 89 cm
• Height overall 6'5" 1.96 m
• Bridge clearance 4"6" 1.34 m
Specifications
• Length overall, (with swim platform) 29'8" 9.00 m
• Length overall, (w/o swim platform) 27'10" 8.48 m
• Centerline length 26'6" 8.18 m
• Waterline length 23'1" 6.98 m
• Beam. maximum 10' 3.05 m
• Beam, transom 8'6"' 2.29 m
• Beam, waterline 7'3"' 2.20 am
• Dry weight 7,500 lbs. 3,402 kg
• Design displacement 9,771 lbs. 4,432 kg
• Trailer able weight 8,121 lbs. 3.684 kg
• Fuel capacity 150 gallons 568 liters
• Water capacity 35 gallons 132.4 liters
• Holding tank 10 gallons 38 liters
• Deadrise 20 deg
• Transom angle 13 deg
• Draft, prop raised 23" 58 cm
• Draft, prop lowered 39" 99 cm
• Freeboard forward 38" 96 cm
• Freeboard at half length 42" 105 cm
• Freeboard aft 35" 89 cm
• Height overall 6'5" 1.96 m
• Bridge clearance 4"6" 1.34 m
Manufacturer Provided Description
The Launch 28 is stylish and elegant, but it's also amazingly practical. The combination of a wide beam and a larger forward seating area provides impressive comfort with ample space for the entire family. The larger beam can accommodate a range of twin-engine packages.
The 600 hp gives the 28 a truly impressive performance for a bowrider.
Hull And Deck
Foredeck anchor locker.
Hydraulic trim tabs.
International navigation lights.
Engine hatch with hydraulic power.
Gel coated bilge area.
Meets ABYC, USCG standards.
Mooring cleats (7), pop-up stainless steel.
NMMA Yacht Certification.
PVC rub rail with 316 stainless steel inserts.
Stainless steel ski tow.
Stainless and teak deck rails.
Stainless steel bow light cover with pop-up cleat.
Stainless steel engine hatch logo.
Stainless steel fill plates for fuel and water.
Stainless steel thru-hull fittings.
Vinylester resin barrier coat.
Teak walkover.
Teak foredeck.
