Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi Mediterranee 50 2012 vs Cranchi Yachts E52S Evoluzione Evolution 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi Mediterranee 50 2012 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 50 2012'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 Mediterranee 50 2012 carries 515 gallons versus 415 gallons in the Cranchi Yachts E52S Evoluzione Evolution 2020. 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 50 2012 caps at 14. 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 50 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCranchi
Makenot available
ModelMediterranee 5
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 2 in. (4.33 m)
Beam15.32 ft
Beam - Meters4.32
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches17
Beam - Inches184
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.05 m) (including props)
Draft [max] - Detail4.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters1.25
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches49
Weight - Detail35,100 lbs. (15,900 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg15921.08
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.351
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]49 ft. 2 in. (14.99 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet50.25
Length - Feet51.83
Length overall - Detail50 ft. 3 in. (15.3 m)
Length overall - Detail51.83 ft
Length overall - Meters15.32
Length overall - Meters15.8
Length overall - Inches603
Length overall - Inches622
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail515 gal. (1,950 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1949.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1570.95
Fuel tank capacity - Gal515
Fuel tank capacity - Gal415
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine max2 x 775 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
Operational Info
Water capacity132 gal. (500 l)
Water capacity142.65
Maximum people14 / 3,090 lbs. (1,400 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed22
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed28
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots