Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi CSL 28 2009 vs Cranchi Panama 24 2013 — A Close Look at Two Deep Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Cranchi CSL 28 2009 and the Cranchi Panama 24 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?
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Cranchi CSL 28 2009 at 29,8 ft versus Cranchi Panama 24 2013 at 27,3 ft. At 75 lbs and 44 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Cranchi CSL 28 2009 carries a rated maximum of 2 hp. Engine data for the Cranchi Panama 24 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cranchi Panama 24 2013 carries 86 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 Panama 24 2013 is rated for 9 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 Panama 24 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Panama 24 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 27,3 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
ModelCSL 28
ModelPanama 24
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamMaximum: 9.4 ft. Hull: 9.3 ft
BeamMax: 8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m) Hull: 8 ft. (2.45 m)
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches112.8
Beam - Inches98
Draft [max] - Detail2.8 ft. (including props)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 7 in. (0.8 m) including props
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Inches33.6
Draft [max] - Inches31
Weight - Detail6,620 / 7,500 lbs
Weight - DetailDry without Engine: 4,400 lbs. (2,000 kg)
Weight - kg3401.94
Weight - kg1995.8
Weight - lbs.75
Weight - lbs.44
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]19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length - Feet29.8
Length - Feet27.25
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 10 in
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 36 in. (8.32 m)
Length overall - Meters9.09
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Inches358
Length overall - Inches36
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Max no of engines2
Max no of enginesnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail86 gal. (325 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Liters325.55
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Gal86
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max2 x 225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Performance
Maximum speed42
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureKnots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity27 gal
Water capacity19 gal. (70 l)
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available