Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 boat specs
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Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013
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Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 vs Cranchi Panama 32 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 against a displacement Cranchi Panama 32 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 measures 60,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 25,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cranchi Panama 32 2013 at 35,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cranchi Panama 32 2013 tips the scales at 1 058 lbs — 562 lbs less than the Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 at 496 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 2 hp for the Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 and 2 hp for the Cranchi Panama 32 2013. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 carries 528 gallons versus 14 gallons in the Cranchi Panama 32 2013. 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 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Cranchi Panama 32 2013 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 60,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi Panama 32 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCranchi
MakeCranchi
ModelFifty 8 Fly Yacht Class
ModelPanama 32
Model Year2013
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 10 in. (4.85 m)
BeamMax: 11 ft. 11 in. (3.64 m) Hull: 11 ft. 8 in. (3.56 m)
Beam - Meters4.83
Beam - Meters3.63
Beam - Inches19
Beam - Inches143
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. 5 in. (1.35 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 4 in. (1.02 m) including props
Draft [max] - Meters1.35
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches53
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail49,600 lbs. (22,500 kg)
Weight - DetailDry without Engine: 9,250 lbs. (4,200 kg) Dry with Engine: 10,580 lbs. (4,800 kg)
Weight - kg22498.16
Weight - kg4799
Weight - lbs.496
Weight - lbs.1058
Length [at waterline]54 ft. 4 in. (16.59 m)
Length [at waterline]25 ft. 5 in. (7.76 m)
Length - Feet60.5
Length - Feet35.25
Length overall - Detail60 ft. 8 in. (18.52 m)
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 6 in. / 35 ft. 3 in. (10.53 m / 10.73 m)
Length overall - Meters18.49
Length overall - Meters10.74
Length overall - Inches728
Length overall - Inches423
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDisplacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Engine modelIPS-2 D11
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail528 gal. (2,000 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail140 gal. (530 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1998.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters529.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal528
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower(2) 600 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 300 hp (2 x 221 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity142 gal. (540 l)
Water capacity43 gal. (165 l)
Water heater capacity10 gal. (40 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Maximum people12 / 2,514 lbs. (1,140 kg)
Maximum people10 / 2,310 lbs. (1,050 kg)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 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

Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 vs Cranchi Panama 32 2013 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 or the Cranchi Panama 32 2013?
The Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 is the longer of the two at 60,5 feet overall. The Cranchi Panama 32 2013 comes in at 35,3 feet, making it roughly 25,3 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 or the Cranchi Panama 32 2013?
For trailering, the Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 has the edge at 496 lbs dry weight versus 1 058 lbs for the Cranchi Panama 32 2013. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 12 passengers, while the Cranchi Panama 32 2013 is certified for 10. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Cranchi Panama 32 2013 measures 143" wide, compared to 19" for the Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 or the Cranchi Panama 32 2013?
The Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 has the bigger tank at 528 gallons, versus 14 gallons on the Cranchi Panama 32 2013. That 514-gallon difference translates to roughly 1542–2570 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 and Cranchi Panama 32 2013 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Cranchi Fifty 8 Fly Yacht Class 2013 and the Cranchi Panama 32 2013 are built by Cranchi. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.