Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi Sixty 6 Flybridge 2011 vs Cranchi Zaffiro 32 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Cranchi Sixty 6 Flybridge 2011 and the Cranchi Zaffiro 32 2013 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 6 Flybridge 2011 measures 68,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 34,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cranchi Zaffiro 32 2013 at 34,1 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cranchi Zaffiro 32 2013 tips the scales at 12 852 lbs — 12 143 lbs less than the Cranchi Sixty 6 Flybridge 2011 at 709 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 6 Flybridge 2011 and 2 hp for the Cranchi Zaffiro 32 2013. 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 6 Flybridge 2011 carries 951 gallons versus 14 gallons in the Cranchi Zaffiro 32 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 Sixty 6 Flybridge 2011 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Cranchi Zaffiro 32 2013 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cranchi Sixty 6 Flybridge 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Sixty 6 Flybridge 2011 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 32 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
ModelSixty 6 Flybridge
ModelZaffiro 32
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam16 ft. 8 in. (5.10 m)
BeamMax: 11 ft. 9 in. (3.64 m) Hull: 11 ft. 7 in. (3.56 m)
Beam - Meters5.08
Beam - Meters3.58
Beam - Inches2
Beam - Inches141
Draft [max] - Detail5.31 ft. (1.62 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 10 in. (0.87 m) (including props)
Draft [max] - Meters1.63
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches63.72
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - DetailDry: 70,900 lbs. (33,500 kg)
Weight - Detail12,852 lbs. (5,830 kg)
Weight - kg32159.67
Weight - kg5829.56
Weight - lbs.709
Weight - lbs.12852
Length [at waterline]61 ft. 2 in. (18.65 m)
Length [at waterline]24 ft. 3 in. (7.4 m)
Length - Feet68.33
Length - Feet34.08
Length overall - Detail68 ft. 4 in. (20.85 m)
Length overall - Detail34 ft. 1 in. (10.41 m)
Length overall - Meters20.83
Length overall - Meters10.39
Length overall - Inches82
Length overall - Inches409
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine modelMAN D2862 V12
Engine modelPenta
Fuel tank capacity - Detail951 gal. (3,600 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail140 gal. (530 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3599.92
Fuel tank capacity - Liters529.96
Fuel tank capacity - Gal951
Fuel tank capacity - Gal14
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Horsepower(2) 1,400 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 225 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity203 gal. (770 l)
Water capacity43 gal. (165 l)
Water heater capacity20 gal. (75 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Maximum people16 / 3,530 lbs. (1,600 kg)
Maximum people10 / 2,310 lbs. (1,050 kg)
Holding tank capacity - DetailBlack: 73 gal. (277 l) Gray: 63 gal. (240 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters276.33
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal73
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available