Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi Eco Trawler 53 LD 2013 vs Cranchi Pelican 36 2009 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Cranchi Eco Trawler 53 LD 2013 and the Cranchi Pelican 36 2009 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?
The Cranchi Pelican 36 2009 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Cranchi Eco Trawler 53 LD 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cranchi Eco Trawler 53 LD 2013 carries 713 gallons versus 158 gallons in the Cranchi Pelican 36 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 Eco Trawler 53 LD 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Cranchi Pelican 36 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 Eco Trawler 53 LD 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Eco Trawler 53 LD 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 55,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi Pelican 36 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.
General Boat Info
ModelEco Trawler 53 LD
ModelPelican 36
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamMax: 16 ft. 3 in. (4.95 m)
BeamMaximum: 12.8 ft. (with rubbing band) Hull: 12.6 ft. (without rubbing band)
Beam - Meters4.95
Beam - Meters3.91
Beam - Inches195
Beam - Inches153.6
Weight - DetailDry: 40,120 lbs. (18,200 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg18198.11
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.4012
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]49 ft. 3 in. (15 m) hull
Length [at waterline]26.8 ft
Length - Feet55.75
Length - Feet36.4
Length overall - Detail55 ft. 8 in. (17 m)
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters16.97
Length overall - Meters11.1
Length overall - Inches668
Length overall - Inches437
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.3 ft. (including props)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39.6
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailAbove Waterline: 11.9 ft. (including radar)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.63
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches142.8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail713 gal. (2,700 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail158 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2699
Fuel tank capacity - Liters598.09
Fuel tank capacity - Gal713
Fuel tank capacity - Gal158
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 300 hp
Operational Info
Water capacityFresh: 214 gal. (810 l) Waste: 50 gal. (190 l)
Water capacity50 gal
Water heater capacity10 gal. (40 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Maximum people14
Maximum people12
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed35
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureKnots