Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi Atlantique 40 2011 vs Cranchi Yachts E26 Classic Classic 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi Atlantique 40 2011 vs Cranchi Yachts E26 Classic Classic 2019 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 280 hp, the Cranchi Yachts E26 Classic Classic 2019 has a 278-hp advantage over the Cranchi Atlantique 40 2011'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 Atlantique 40 2011 carries 278 gallons versus 71 gallons in the Cranchi Yachts E26 Classic Classic 2019. 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 Atlantique 40 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Cranchi Yachts E26 Classic Classic 2019 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cranchi Atlantique 40 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Atlantique 40 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 43,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi Yachts E26 Classic Classic 2019 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCranchi
Makenot available
ModelAtlantique 4
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamMaximum: 12 ft. 7 in. (3.87 m)
Beam8.16 ft
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches151
Beam - Inches98
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 6 in. (1.08 m) (including props)
Draft [max] - Detail2.91 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail19,315 lbs. (8,750 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg8761.13
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.19315
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]38 ft. 9 in. (11.83 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet43.17
Length - Feet25.88
Length overall - Detail43 ft. 2 in. (13.13 m)
Length overall - Detail25.88 ft
Length overall - Meters13.16
Length overall - Meters7.89
Length overall - Inches518
Length overall - Inches311
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine modelPenta 2 x D6 EVC / EC direct shaft
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail278 gal. (1,050 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1052.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters268.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal278
Fuel tank capacity - Gal71
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine max2 x 370 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower280 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity93 gal. (350 l)
Water capacity19
Maximum people12 / 2,384 lbs. (1,080 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower