Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi 54 Fly 2013 vs Cranchi Panama 32 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Cranchi 54 Fly 2013 against a displacement Cranchi Panama 32 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cranchi 54 Fly 2013 measures 56,4 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 21,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cranchi Panama 32 2013 at 35,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cranchi 54 Fly 2013 tips the scales at 5 135 lbs — 4 077 lbs more than the Cranchi Panama 32 2013 at 1 058 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 Panama 32 2013 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 14 gallons in the Cranchi Panama 32 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 Cranchi 54 Fly 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Cranchi Panama 32 2013 caps at 10. 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 Panama 32 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model54 Fly
ModelPanama 32
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamMax: 15 ft. 9 in. (4.8 m) Hull: 15 ft. 7 in. (4.75 m)
BeamMax: 11 ft. 11 in. (3.64 m) Hull: 11 ft. 8 in. (3.56 m)
Beam - Meters4.8
Beam - Meters3.63
Beam - Inches189
Beam - Inches143
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. 1 in. (1.25 m) including props
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 4 in. (1.02 m) including props
Draft [max] - Meters1.24
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches49
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - DetailDry: 51,350 lbs. (23,300 kg)
Weight - DetailDry without Engine: 9,250 lbs. (4,200 kg) Dry with Engine: 10,580 lbs. (4,800 kg)
Weight - kg23291.95
Weight - kg4799
Weight - lbs.5135
Weight - lbs.1058
Length [at waterline]42 ft. 8 in. (13 m)
Length [at waterline]25 ft. 5 in. (7.76 m)
Length - Feet56.42
Length - Feet35.25
Length overall - Detail56 ft. 5 in. (17.2 m)
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 6 in. / 35 ft. 3 in. (10.53 m / 10.73 m)
Length overall - Meters17.2
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches677
Length overall - Inches423
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDisplacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail528 gal. (2,000 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail140 gal. (530 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1998.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters529.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal528
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 300 hp (2 x 221 kW)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity8
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity137 gal. (520 l)
Water capacity43 gal. (165 l)
Maximum people14 / 3,090 lbs. (1,400 kg)
Maximum people10 / 2,310 lbs. (1,050 kg)