Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi Yachts E56F Evoluzione 2020 vs Cranchi Zaffiro 34 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi Yachts E56F Evoluzione 2020 vs Cranchi Zaffiro 34 2009 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 Zaffiro 34 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 151 gallons in the Cranchi Zaffiro 34 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 Zaffiro 34 2009 caps at 12. 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 Zaffiro 34 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail56.43 ft
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 9 in
Length - Feet56.43
Length - Feet36.8
Length overall - Meters17.2
Length overall - Meters11.2
Length overall - Inches677
Length overall - Inches441
Beam15.91 ft
BeamMaximum: 11.6 ft. Hull: 11.3 ft
Beam - Meters4.85
Beam - Meters3.53
Beam - Inches191
Beam - Inches139.2
Draft [max] - Detail4.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail2.8 ft. (including props)
Draft [max] - Meters1.25
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches49
Draft [max] - Inches33.6
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail13,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg6259.57
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.138
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailAbove Waterline: 11.2 ft. (with lights)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.4
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches134.4
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]28 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal488.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal151
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1849.97
Fuel tank capacity - Liters571.6
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makenot available
Horsepower725 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower725 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail151 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 260 hp
Performance
Cruising speed24
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed33
Maximum speed37
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureKnots
Operational Info
Water capacity137
Water capacity50 gal
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCranchi
Modelnot available
ModelZaffiro 34
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee