Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi Sixty 4 HT 2010 vs Cranchi Zaffiro 34 2010 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Cranchi Sixty 4 HT 2010 and the Cranchi Zaffiro 34 2010 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cranchi Sixty 4 HT 2010 measures 68,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 31,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cranchi Zaffiro 34 2010 at 36,8 feet (2010). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cranchi Sixty 4 HT 2010 tips the scales at 67 241 lbs — 67 103 lbs more than the Cranchi Zaffiro 34 2010 at 138 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 2 hp for the Cranchi Sixty 4 HT 2010 and 2 hp for the Cranchi Zaffiro 34 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cranchi Sixty 4 HT 2010 carries 951 gallons versus 151 gallons in the Cranchi Zaffiro 34 2010. 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 Sixty 4 HT 2010 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Cranchi Zaffiro 34 2010 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cranchi Sixty 4 HT 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Sixty 4 HT 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 68,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi Zaffiro 34 2010 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
ModelSixty 4 HT
ModelZaffiro 34
Model Year201
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam16 ft. 8 in. (5.10 m)
BeamHull: 11 ft. 4 in
Beam - Meters5.08
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Inches2
Beam - Inches136
Draft [max] - Detail4 ft. 9 in. (1.50 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. (including props)
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches57
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - Detail67,241 lbs. (30,500 kg) empty 77,823 lbs. (35,300 kg) laden
Weight - Detail13,800 lbs
Weight - kg30499.98
Weight - kg6259.57
Weight - lbs.67241
Weight - lbs.138
Height - Detail18 ft. 8 in. (5.70 m) above waterline
Height - DetailAbove Waterline: 11 ft. 2 in. (with lights)
Height - Meters5.69
Height - Meters3.4
Height - Inches224
Height - Inches134
Length [at waterline]61 ft. 2 in. (18.65 m)
Length [at waterline]28 ft
Length - Feet68.33
Length - Feet36.75
Length overall - Detail68 ft. 4 in. (20.85 m)
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Meters20.83
Length overall - Meters11.2
Length overall - Inches82
Length overall - Inches441
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMan D2862 V12 - 1,400 hp
Engine makeVolvo
Engine model4-stroke diesel, water cooled exhaust turbocharger intercooler; 4 valves per cylinder; direct fuel injection with electronic control
Engine modelPenta
Fuel tank capacity - Detail951 gal. (3,600 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail151 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3599.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters571.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal951
Fuel tank capacity - Gal151
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Horsepower2 x 1,400 hp (1,030 kW)
Horsepowernot available
BatteryEngine Batteries: 2 x 75 Ah, Spiracel Optima series Services Batteries: 8 x 75 Ah, Spiracel Optima series Generator Battery: 1 x 100 Ah Battery Charger: 1 x 80A, 24V, 3 outputs Battery Charger for Generator Battery: 1 x 10A, 12V
Batterynot available
LubricationClosed system with forced feeding, oil cooling and filtering
Lubricationnot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 260 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity8 beds, 4 suites / cabins
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity203.5 gal. (770 l)
Water capacity50 gal
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Maximum people16
Maximum people12 / 2,508 lbs
Holding tank capacity - DetailBlack: 73.2 gal. (277 l) Gray: 52.8 gal. (200 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters276.33
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal73.2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed37
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureKnots