Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi M 40 ST 2011 vs Cranchi Yachts ZAFFIRO 35 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi M 40 ST 2011 vs Cranchi Yachts ZAFFIRO 35 2021 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 ZAFFIRO 35 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Cranchi M 40 ST 2011 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Cranchi Yachts ZAFFIRO 35 2021 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cranchi M 40 ST 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi M 40 ST 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 44,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi Yachts ZAFFIRO 35 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 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)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters4.04
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches159
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.96 m) (includes props)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
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 - Feet39
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 10 in. (13.7 m)
Length overall - Detail39.00 ft
Length overall - Meters13.67
Length overall - Meters11.89
Length overall - Inches538
Length overall - Inches468
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 - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal132
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Engine max2 x 330 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity79 gal. (300 l)
Water capacitynot available
Maximum people12 / 2,650 lbs. (1,200 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Cabinsnot available
Cabins2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower