Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi Yachts M 44 HT 2021 vs Cranchi Zaffiro 28 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi Yachts M 44 HT 2021 vs Cranchi Zaffiro 28 2009 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 Zaffiro 28 2009 tops out at 2 hp. Engine specs for the Cranchi Yachts M 44 HT 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Cranchi Yachts M 44 HT 2021 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Cranchi Zaffiro 28 2009 caps at 7. 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 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Yachts M 44 HT 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 46,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi Zaffiro 28 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail46.00 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in
Length - Feet46
Length - Feet28.8
Length overall - Meters14.02
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Inches552
Length overall - Inches346
Beamnot available
BeamMaximum: 9.8 ft. Hull: 9.6 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches117.6
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.5 ft. (including props)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,843 / 7,284 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3303.96
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.7284
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailAbove Waterline: 8.2 ft. (with lights)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.49
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches98.4
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]20 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 225 hp
Operational Info
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity24 gal
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCranchi
Modelnot available
ModelZaffiro 28
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed42
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureKnots