Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi CSL 28 2009 vs Cranchi Yachts M 44 HT Hard Top 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi CSL 28 2009 vs Cranchi Yachts M 44 HT Hard Top 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 Cranchi CSL 28 2009 carries a rated maximum of 2 hp. Engine data for the Cranchi Yachts M 44 HT Hard Top 2019 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cranchi Yachts M 44 HT Hard Top 2019 carries 264 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 Yachts M 44 HT Hard Top 2019 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Cranchi CSL 28 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 M 44 HT Hard Top 2019 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Yachts M 44 HT Hard Top 2019 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi CSL 28 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 28
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamMaximum: 9.4 ft. Hull: 9.3 ft
Beam13.32 ft
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Inches112.8
Beam - Inches160
Draft [max] - Detail2.8 ft. (including props)
Draft [max] - Detail3.14 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.96
Draft [max] - Inches33.6
Draft [max] - Inches38
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 - Feet45.27
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail45.27 ft
Length overall - Meters9.09
Length overall - Meters13.8
Length overall - Inches358
Length overall - Inches543
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 - Liters999.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal264.17
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max2 x 225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Performance
Maximum speed42
Maximum speed31
Maximum speed measureKnots
Maximum speed measureknots
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed24
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity27 gal
Water capacity79.25
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower