Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi CSL 27 2009 vs Cranchi Yachts E56F Evoluzione 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi CSL 27 2009 vs Cranchi Yachts E56F Evoluzione 2020 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 725 hp, the Cranchi Yachts E56F Evoluzione 2020 has a 723-hp advantage over the Cranchi CSL 27 2009'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 E56F Evoluzione 2020 carries 489 gallons versus 86 gallons in the Cranchi CSL 27 2009. 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 E56F Evoluzione 2020 is rated for 17 passengers, while the Cranchi CSL 27 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cranchi Yachts E56F Evoluzione 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Yachts E56F Evoluzione 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 17 passengers and at 56,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi CSL 27 2009 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
MakeCranchi
Makenot available
ModelCSL 27
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamMaximum: 9.4 ft. Hull: 9.3 ft
Beam15.91 ft
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Meters4.85
Beam - Inches112.8
Beam - Inches191
Draft [max] - Detail2.8 ft. (including props)
Draft [max] - Detail4.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.25
Draft [max] - Inches33.6
Draft [max] - Inches49
Weight - Detail5,000 / 5,800 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2630.83
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.58
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailAbove Waterline: 6.8 ft. (with lights)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.08
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches81.6
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]20.6 ft
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet28.1
Length - Feet56.43
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail56.43 ft
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Meters17.2
Length overall - Inches337
Length overall - Inches677
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail86 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1849.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Fuel tank capacity - Gal488.71
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine max2 x 225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower725 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower725 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Performance
Maximum speed46
Maximum speed33
Maximum speed measureKnots
Maximum speed measureknots
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed24
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity19 gal
Water capacity137
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower