Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi CSL 28 2008 vs Cranchi M44 HT 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Cranchi CSL 28 2008 and the Cranchi M44 HT 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cranchi M44 HT 2013 measures 44,8 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 15,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cranchi CSL 28 2008 at 29,1 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cranchi CSL 28 2008 tips the scales at 662 lbs — 641 lbs more than the Cranchi M44 HT 2013 at 21 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Cranchi M44 HT 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Cranchi CSL 28 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cranchi M44 HT 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi M44 HT 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 44,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi CSL 28 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9.5 ft
BeamMax: 13 ft. 3 in. (4.06 m) including rub band Hull: 13 ft. 1 in. (4 m) without including rub band
Beam - Meters2.9
Beam - Meters4.04
Beam - Inches114
Beam - Inches159
Draft [max] - Detail2.9 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.96 m) including props
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches34.8
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail6,620 lbs
Weight - Detail21,000 lbs. (9,500 kg)
Weight - kg3002.78
Weight - kg9525.43
Weight - lbs.662
Weight - lbs.21
Height - Detail9.4 ft
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.87
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches112.8
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet29.1
Length - Feet44.83
Length overall - Detail29.10 ft
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 10 in. (13.7 m)
Length overall - Meters8.86
Length overall - Meters13.67
Length overall - Inches349.2
Length overall - Inches538
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]32 ft. 5 in. (9.9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail264 gal. (1,000 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters999.35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal264
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Performance
Maximum speed46
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measuremph
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity27 gal
Water capacity79 gal. (300 l)
Maximum people6
Maximum people12 / 2,650 lbs. (1,200 kg)