Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi M38 HT 2013 vs Cranchi Yachts 78 Settantotto 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi M38 HT 2013 vs Cranchi Yachts 78 Settantotto 2022 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 Yachts 78 Settantotto 2022 tops out at 1 000 hp. Engine specs for the Cranchi M38 HT 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cranchi Yachts 78 Settantotto 2022 carries 1 302 gallons versus 158 gallons in the Cranchi M38 HT 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 Yachts 78 Settantotto 2022 is rated for 25 passengers, while the Cranchi M38 HT 2013 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 78 Settantotto 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Yachts 78 Settantotto 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 25 passengers and at 83,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi M38 HT 2013 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
ModelM38 HT
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamMax: 12 ft. 8 in. (3.88 m) without rubbing band Hull: 12 ft. 7 in. (3.85 m) without rubbing band
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.86
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches152
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (1 m) including props
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailDry: 16,350 lbs. (7,400 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg7416.23
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1635
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]26 ft. 9 in
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet38.42
Length - Feet83
Length overall - Detail38 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detail83.00 ft
Length overall - Meters11.71
Length overall - Meters25.3
Length overall - Inches461
Length overall - Inches996
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail158 gal. approx. (600 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters598.09
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4928.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal158
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1302
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower1000 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity50 gal. (189.3 l)
Water capacity27
Maximum people12 / 2,650 lbs. (1,200 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity3
Cabinsnot available
Cabins4
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal22
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters832.79
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower