Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi Fifty 6 ST 2012 vs Cranchi Yachts E26 Classic Classic 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi Fifty 6 ST 2012 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 700 hp, the Cranchi Fifty 6 ST 2012 has a 420-hp advantage over the Cranchi Yachts E26 Classic Classic 2019's 280-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 Fifty 6 ST 2012 carries 528 gallons versus 71 gallons in the Cranchi Yachts E26 Classic Classic 2019. 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 Fifty 6 ST 2012 is rated for 14 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 Fifty 6 ST 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Fifty 6 ST 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 60,7 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
ModelFifty 6 ST
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam16 ft. 7.3 in. (5.1 m)
Beam8.16 ft
Beam - Meters5.05
Beam - Meters2.49
Beam - Inches199.3
Beam - Inches98
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.91 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inches51
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - DetailDry: 49,163 lbs. (22,300 kg) Full: 57,100 lbs. (25,900 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg22299.94
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.49163
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]54 ft. 4 in. (16.59 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet60.67
Length - Feet25.88
Length overall - Detail60 ft. 8 in. (18.52 m)
Length overall - Detail25.88 ft
Length overall - Meters18.49
Length overall - Meters7.89
Length overall - Inches728
Length overall - Inches311
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine modelIPS-2 D11 2 x 9
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail528 gal. (2,000 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1998.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters268.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal528
Fuel tank capacity - Gal71
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Horsepower700 hp
Horsepower280 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity142 gal. (540 l)
Water capacity19
Water heater capacity10 gal. (40 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Maximum people14 / 3,087 lbs. (1,400 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailBlack: 55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters208.2
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal55
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower