Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi CSL 28 2009 vs Cranchi Yachts E26 Classic Classic 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi CSL 28 2009 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 CSL 28 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 E26 Classic Classic 2019 carries 71 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Cranchi CSL 28 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 CSL 28 2009 is rated for 8 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 CSL 28 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi CSL 28 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,8 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
ModelCSL 28
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamMaximum: 9.4 ft. Hull: 9.3 ft
Beam8.16 ft
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches112.8
Beam - Inches98
Draft [max] - Detail2.8 ft. (including props)
Draft [max] - Detail2.91 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches33.6
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail6,620 / 7,500 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailAbove Waterline: 9.3 ft. (with lights)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.84
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches111.6
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]21.5 ft
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet29.8
Length - Feet25.88
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail25.88 ft
Length overall - Meters9.09
Length overall - Meters7.89
Length overall - Inches358
Length overall - Inches311
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 - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters268.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal71
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
Horsepower280 hp
Performance
Maximum speed42
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureKnots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity27 gal
Water capacity19
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower