Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi Yachts T43 Eco Trawler 2020 vs Cranchi Zaffiro 28 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi Yachts T43 Eco Trawler 2020 vs Cranchi Zaffiro 28 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 370 hp, the Cranchi Yachts T43 Eco Trawler 2020 has a 368-hp advantage over the Cranchi Zaffiro 28 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 9 gallons in the Cranchi Zaffiro 28 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 Zaffiro 28 2009 caps at 7. 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 Zaffiro 28 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail45.27 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 10 in
Length - Feet45.27
Length - Feet28.8
Length overall - Meters13.8
Length overall - Meters8.79
Length overall - Inches543
Length overall - Inches346
Beam14.33 ft
BeamMaximum: 9.8 ft. Hull: 9.6 ft
Beam - Meters4.37
Beam - Meters3
Beam - Inches172
Beam - Inches117.6
Draft [max] - Detail2.94 ft
Draft [max] - Detail2.5 ft. (including props)
Draft [max] - Meters0.9
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches3
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,843 / 7,284 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3303.96
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.7284
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailAbove Waterline: 8.2 ft. (with lights)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters2.49
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches98.4
Length [at waterline]not available
Length [at waterline]20 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal383
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1449.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makenot available
Horsepower370 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower370 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 speed12
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed25
Maximum speed42
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureKnots
Operational Info
Water capacity142
Water capacity24 gal
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCranchi
Modelnot available
ModelZaffiro 28
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee