Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi M 40 ST 2011 vs Cranchi Yachts M 44 HT Hard Top 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi M 40 ST 2011 vs Cranchi Yachts M 44 HT Hard Top 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 Cranchi M 40 ST 2011 carries a rated maximum of 2 hp. Engine data for the Cranchi Yachts M 44 HT Hard Top 2019 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cranchi Yachts M 44 HT Hard Top 2019 carries 264 gallons versus 132 gallons in the Cranchi M 40 ST 2011. 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 M 44 HT Hard Top 2019 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Cranchi M 40 ST 2011 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 M 44 HT Hard Top 2019 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Yachts M 44 HT Hard Top 2019 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi M 40 ST 2011 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
MakeCranchi
Makenot available
ModelM 40 ST
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 3 in. (4.06 m)
Beam13.32 ft
Beam - Meters4.04
Beam - Meters4.06
Beam - Inches159
Beam - Inches160
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.96 m) (includes props)
Draft [max] - Detail3.14 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters0.96
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail21,000 lbs. (9,500 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg9525.43
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]39 ft. 4 in. (12.01 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet44.83
Length - Feet45.27
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 10 in. (13.7 m)
Length overall - Detail45.27 ft
Length overall - Meters13.67
Length overall - Meters13.8
Length overall - Inches538
Length overall - Inches543
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Engine modelPenta
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail2 x 132 gal. (2 x 500 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters499.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters999.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal132
Fuel tank capacity - Gal264.17
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Engine max2 x 330 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity79 gal. (300 l)
Water capacity79.25
Maximum people12 / 2,650 lbs. (1,200 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed24
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed31
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots