Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi Mediterranee 43 Hard Top 2009 vs Cranchi Yachts E52S Evoluzione Evolution 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi Mediterranee 43 Hard Top 2009 vs Cranchi Yachts E52S Evoluzione Evolution 2020 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 550 hp, the Cranchi Yachts E52S Evoluzione Evolution 2020 has a 548-hp advantage over the Cranchi Mediterranee 43 Hard Top 2009's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cranchi Yachts E52S Evoluzione Evolution 2020 carries 415 gallons versus 291 gallons in the Cranchi Mediterranee 43 Hard Top 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 Yachts E52S Evoluzione Evolution 2020 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Cranchi Mediterranee 43 Hard Top 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 Yachts E52S Evoluzione Evolution 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Yachts E52S Evoluzione Evolution 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 51,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi Mediterranee 43 Hard Top 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
MakeCranchi
Makenot available
ModelMediterranee 43 Hard Top
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamMaximum & Hull: 13.5 ft
Beam15.32 ft
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches162
Beam - Inches184
Draft [max] - Detail2.8 ft. (including props)
Draft [max] - Detail4.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters1.25
Draft [max] - Inches33.6
Draft [max] - Inches49
Weight - Detail23,100 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg10477.98
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.231
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailAbove Waterline: 13.1 ft. (with lights)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.99
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches157.2
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]31.4 ft
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet45.3
Length - Feet51.83
Length overall - Detail45 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detail51.83 ft
Length overall - Meters13.79
Length overall - Meters15.8
Length overall - Inches543
Length overall - Inches622
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail291 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1101.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1570.95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal291
Fuel tank capacity - Gal415
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine max2 x 435 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower550 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower550 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Performance
Maximum speed37
Maximum speed28
Maximum speed measureKnots
Maximum speed measureknots
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed22
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity79 gal
Water capacity142.65
Maximum people12
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower