Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi Atlantique 40 2012 vs Cranchi Panama 32 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Cranchi Atlantique 40 2012 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 Atlantique 40 2012 measures 43,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,9 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 Atlantique 40 2012 tips the scales at 19 315 lbs — 18 257 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 2 hp for the Cranchi Atlantique 40 2012 and 2 hp for the Cranchi Panama 32 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cranchi Atlantique 40 2012 carries 278 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 Atlantique 40 2012 is rated for 12 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 Atlantique 40 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Atlantique 40 2012 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 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
ModelAtlantique 4
ModelPanama 32
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamMaximum: 12 ft. 7 in. (3.87 m)
BeamMax: 11 ft. 11 in. (3.64 m) Hull: 11 ft. 8 in. (3.56 m)
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Meters3.63
Beam - Inches151
Beam - Inches143
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 6 in. (1.08 m) (including props)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 4 in. (1.02 m) including props
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail19,315 lbs. (8,750 kg)
Weight - DetailDry without Engine: 9,250 lbs. (4,200 kg) Dry with Engine: 10,580 lbs. (4,800 kg)
Weight - kg8761.13
Weight - kg4799
Weight - lbs.19315
Weight - lbs.1058
Length [at waterline]38 ft. 9 in. (11.83 m)
Length [at waterline]25 ft. 5 in. (7.76 m)
Length - Feet43.17
Length - Feet35.25
Length overall - Detail43 ft. 2 in. (13.13 m)
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 6 in. / 35 ft. 3 in. (10.53 m / 10.73 m)
Length overall - Meters13.16
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches518
Length overall - Inches423
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDisplacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Engine modelPenta 2 x D6 EVC / EC direct shaft
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail278 gal. (1,050 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail140 gal. (530 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1052.34
Fuel tank capacity - Liters529.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal278
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max2 x 370 hp
Engine max2 x 300 hp (2 x 221 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity93 gal. (350 l)
Water capacity43 gal. (165 l)
Maximum people12 / 2,384 lbs. (1,080 kg)
Maximum people10 / 2,310 lbs. (1,050 kg)