Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi Yachts T36 2020 vs Cranchi Zaffiro 29 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi Yachts T36 2020 vs Cranchi Zaffiro 29 2009 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 300 hp, the Cranchi Yachts T36 2020 has a 298-hp advantage over the Cranchi Zaffiro 29 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 T36 2020 carries 79 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Cranchi Zaffiro 29 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 T36 2020 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Cranchi Zaffiro 29 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cranchi Yachts T36 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi Yachts T36 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 34,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi Zaffiro 29 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail34.00 ft
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 1 in
Length - Feet34
Length - Feet30.1
Length overall - Meters10.36
Length overall - Meters9.17
Length overall - Inches408
Length overall - Inches361
Beam11.58 ft
BeamMaximum: 10.5 ft. Hull: 10.3 ft
Beam - Meters3.53
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches139
Beam - Inches126
Draft [max] - Detail3.28 ft
Draft [max] - Detail2.8 ft. (including props)
Draft [max] - Meters1
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches33.6
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail7,938 / 8,379 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3800.65
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.8379
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailAbove Waterline: 10.4 ft. (with lights)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.18
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches124.8
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]20.4 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal79.25
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters299.99
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max2 x 225 hp
Performance
Cruising speed26
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed34
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity5
Water capacity26 gal
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people8
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCranchi
Modelnot available
ModelZaffiro 29
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee