Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and shipsPresenting the LAUNCH 27byChris-Craft— a 27 ft (8.23 m)motor yachtwith afiberglass constructionhull, powered by a single MERCRUISER Inboard/Outboard engine and specified with Unleaded fuel. For purchase guidance and availability, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales.
Choosing the LAUNCH 27 comes down to its compact footprint (27 ft LOA, 8 ft beam), single-engine simplicity, and practical tankage (69 gal fuel, 9 gal water). This motor yachtplatform fromChris-Craftcombines ease of handling with straightforward maintenance. Work with Shestakov Yacht Sales and Andrey Shestakov to align this model’s configuration with your on‑water plans.
For current pricing, availability, and brokerage opportunities on the LAUNCH 27byChris-Craft, connect with Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales. We will guide you through specification review, survey and inspection coordination, and a streamlined transaction process.
Q: What type of yacht is the LAUNCH 27? A: It is amotor yachtwith afiberglass constructionhull, built byChris-Craft.
Q: What are the key dimensions? A: The LOAis 27 ft (8.23 m) and thebeamis 8 ft (2.59 m), offering a compact footprint for versatile use.
Q: What powers the boat and what fuel does it use? A: It has 1 × MERCRUISERInboard/Outboardengine and runs onUnleadedfuel.
Q: What are the tank capacities? A: Fuel capacityis 69 gal, andfresh water capacityis 9 gal.
Q: How do I purchase through Shestakov Yacht Sales? A: Contact Andrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Salesfor a consultation on theLAUNCH 27, including specification review, inspections, and transaction support.
Owners gravitate to the LAUNCH 27fromChris-Craftfor family day‑cruising, harbor hops, and short social outings, with some also using Surf/Heritage packages for casual wake and surf sessions. On the water it delivers a smooth, sea‑kindly motion in chop; reviewers credit the 20° deadrise and reverse chines for a dry, stable ride, with one calling its behavior in choppy water “faultless.” Handling is responsive and predictable with sports‑car‑like feel and brisk acceleration on typical 300–425 hp setups; independent trials note a comfortable cruise in the mid‑20s (knots) and test/top speeds reported around 40–50 mph depending on engine.
Onboard, owners and reviewers praise the generous U‑shaped bow and sociable cockpit with abundant under‑seat storage, plus helm ergonomics and finish—bolstered helm seat, retro‑style gauges, quality upholstery, and teak accents. It is, however, a true day boat: minimal overnighting with a passenger‑console Porti‑Potti and no dedicated cabin comforts. Maintenance feedback centers on routine consumables (fuel filters, impeller, bellows, batteries) and an engine bay under the aft sunpad with teak panels and a removable center section—usable, though not a walk‑in space. Forum posts point out that periodic service costs can run higher than budget bowriders, and a thorough sea trial and pre‑purchase survey are routinely advised; one owner reported about $2k in spring service (new battery, bellows, and prop), and some 2018 owners ask whether certain diagnostics require dealer/computer access.
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH 27 | 27' 0" (8.23 m) | 8' 0" (2.59 m) | - | - | - |
| Dory | 22' 0" (6.71 m) | 8' 0" (2.44 m) | 9' 10" (3 m) | - | - |
| Launch 32 | 34' 0" (10.44 m) | 10' 0" (3.10 m) | 6' 3" (1.92 m) – 10' 8" (3.25 m) | - | - |
| 381 Catalina | 38' 0" (11.58 m) | 14' 0" (4.27 m) | 9' 10" (3 m) | 17 kn / 24 kn | - |
| CATALINA 34 | 34' 0" (10.44 m) | 10' 0" (3.30 m) | 6' 0" (1.83 m) – 9' 7" (2.92 m) | - | - |
| 34 Catalina | 34' 0" (10.44 m) | 10' 0" (3.30 m) | 6' 0" (1.83 m) – 9' 7" (2.92 m) | - | - |
| Corsair 25 | 25' 0" (7.62 m) | 8' 0" (2.59 m) | 9' 7" (2.92 m) – 9' 10" (3 m) | - | - |
| Dory Skiff | 22' 0" (6.71 m) | 8' 0" (2.44 m) | 6' 7" (2 m) | 18 kn / 22 kn | - |
| 26 Continental | 26' 0" (7.92 m) | 8' 0" (2.44 m) | - | - | - |
| cadet | 22' 0" (6.71 m) | - | - | - | - |
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