Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi Yachts 78 Settantotto 2022 vs Cranchi Zaffiro 36 Hard Top 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi Yachts 78 Settantotto 2022 vs Cranchi Zaffiro 36 Hard Top 2010 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 1 000 hp, the Cranchi Yachts 78 Settantotto 2022 has a 998-hp advantage over the Cranchi Zaffiro 36 Hard Top 2010's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cranchi Yachts 78 Settantotto 2022 carries 1 302 gallons versus 158 gallons in the Cranchi Zaffiro 36 Hard Top 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 Yachts 78 Settantotto 2022 is rated for 25 passengers, while the Cranchi Zaffiro 36 Hard Top 2010 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cranchi Yachts 78 Settantotto 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Yachts 78 Settantotto 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 25 passengers and at 83,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi Zaffiro 36 Hard Top 2010 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail83.00 ft
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 5 in
Length - Feet83
Length - Feet36.42
Length overall - Meters25.3
Length overall - Meters11.1
Length overall - Inches996
Length overall - Inches437
Beamnot available
BeamMaximum: 12 ft. 8 in. Hull: 12 ft. 7 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches152
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (including props)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail15,550 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7053.36
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1555
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailAbove Waterline: 12 ft. (with lights)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches144
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]26 ft. 8 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1302
Fuel tank capacity - Gal158
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4928.6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters598.09
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeVolvo
Horsepower1000 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPenta
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail158 gal
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 300 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity3
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins4
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity27
Water capacity50 gal
Holding tank capacity - Gal22
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters832.79
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12 / 2,513 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCranchi
Modelnot available
ModelZaffiro 36 Hard Top
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee