Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi Fifty 8 HT Yacht Class 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 Fifty 8 HT Yacht Class 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 Fifty 8 HT Yacht Class 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cranchi Fifty 8 HT Yacht Class 2013 carries 528 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 Fifty 8 HT Yacht Class 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 Fifty 8 HT Yacht Class 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Fifty 8 HT Yacht Class 2013 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 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
ModelFifty 8 HT Yacht Class
ModelPelican 36
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 10 in. (4.35 m)
BeamMaximum: 12.8 ft. (with rubbing band) Hull: 12.6 ft. (without rubbing band)
Beam - Meters4.83
Beam - Meters3.91
Beam - Inches19
Beam - Inches153.6
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.31 m) including props
Draft [max] - Detail3.3 ft. (including props)
Draft [max] - Meters1.3
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches51
Draft [max] - Inches39.6
Weight - DetailEmpty: 51,800 lbs. (23,500 kg) Fully Loaded: 59,750 lbs. (27,100 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg23496.07
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.518
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]46 ft. 6 in. (14.2 m)
Length [at waterline]26.8 ft
Length - Feet60.67
Length - Feet36.4
Length overall - Detail60 ft. 8 in. (18.52 m)
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Meters18.49
Length overall - Meters11.1
Length overall - Inches728
Length overall - Inches437
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 - Detail528 gal. (2,000 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail158 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1998.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters598.09
Fuel tank capacity - Gal528
Fuel tank capacity - Gal158
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 300 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity7
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity142 gal. (540 l)
Water capacity50 gal
Water heater capacity10 gal. (40 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Maximum people14 / 3,090 lbs. (1,400 kg)
Maximum people12
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed35
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureKnots