Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi 54 Fly 2013 vs Cranchi CSL 27 2010 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Cranchi 54 Fly 2013 and the Cranchi CSL 27 2010 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cranchi 54 Fly 2013 measures 56,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 28,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cranchi CSL 27 2010 at 28,1 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cranchi 54 Fly 2013 tips the scales at 5 135 lbs — 5 077 lbs more than the Cranchi CSL 27 2010 at 58 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 Cranchi CSL 27 2010 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Cranchi 54 Fly 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cranchi 54 Fly 2013 carries 528 gallons versus 86 gallons in the Cranchi CSL 27 2010. 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 Cranchi 54 Fly 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Cranchi CSL 27 2010 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cranchi 54 Fly 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi 54 Fly 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 56,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi CSL 27 2010 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
Model Year2013
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamMax: 15 ft. 9 in. (4.8 m) Hull: 15 ft. 7 in. (4.75 m)
BeamMaximum: 9 ft. 5 in. Hull: 9 ft. 3 in
Beam - Meters4.8
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Inches189
Beam - Inches113
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. 1 in. (1.25 m) including props
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. (including props)
Draft [max] - Meters1.24
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches49
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - DetailDry: 51,350 lbs. (23,300 kg)
Weight - Detail5,000 / 5,800 lbs
Weight - kg23291.95
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - lbs.5135
Weight - lbs.58
Length [at waterline]42 ft. 8 in. (13 m)
Length [at waterline]20 ft. 7 in
Length - Feet56.42
Length - Feet28.08
Length overall - Detail56 ft. 5 in. (17.2 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Meters17.2
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Inches677
Length overall - Inches337
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailAbove Waterline: 6 ft. 9 in. (with lights)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.06
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches81
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail528 gal. (2,000 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail86 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1998.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal528
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPenta
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 225 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity8
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity137 gal. (520 l)
Water capacity19 gal
Maximum people14 / 3,090 lbs. (1,400 kg)
Maximum people8 / 1,584 lbs
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed46
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureKnots