Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi Pelican 32 2009 vs Cranchi Yachts T43 Eco Trawler 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi Pelican 32 2009 vs Cranchi Yachts T43 Eco Trawler 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 370 hp, the Cranchi Yachts T43 Eco Trawler 2020 has a 368-hp advantage over the Cranchi Pelican 32 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 T43 Eco Trawler 2020 carries 383 gallons versus 143 gallons in the Cranchi Pelican 32 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 T43 Eco Trawler 2020 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Cranchi Pelican 32 2009 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cranchi Yachts T43 Eco Trawler 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Yachts T43 Eco Trawler 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi Pelican 32 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCranchi
Makenot available
ModelPelican 32
Modelnot available
Model Year2009
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
BeamMaximum: 11.8 ft. Hull: 11.6 ft
Beam14.33 ft
Beam - Meters3.61
Beam - Meters4.37
Beam - Inches141.6
Beam - Inches172
Draft [max] - Detail2.8 ft. (including props)
Draft [max] - Detail2.94 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Meters0.9
Draft [max] - Inches33.6
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detail12,852 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg5829.56
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.12852
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailAbove Waterline: 10.4 ft. (with lights and hard top)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.18
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches124.8
Height - Inchesnot available
Length [at waterline]24.3 ft
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet34.1
Length - Feet45.27
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detail45.27 ft
Length overall - Meters10.39
Length overall - Meters13.8
Length overall - Inches409
Length overall - Inches543
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail143 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters541.31
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1449.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal143
Fuel tank capacity - Gal383
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine max2 x 225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower370 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower370 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Performance
Maximum speed33
Maximum speed25
Maximum speed measureKnots
Maximum speed measureknots
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed12
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity43 gal
Water capacity142
Maximum people1
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower