Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
CRN Blue Eyes 2009 vs CRN Ciao 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The CRN Blue Eyes 2009 vs CRN Ciao 2022 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 1 622 hp, the CRN Ciao 2022 has a 167-hp advantage over the CRN Blue Eyes 2009's 1 455-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The CRN Blue Eyes 2009 is rated for 60 passengers, while the CRN Ciao 2022 caps at 52. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the CRN Blue Eyes 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the CRN Blue Eyes 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 60 passengers and at 197,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The CRN Ciao 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 52 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail197.00 ft
Length overall - Detail170.70 ft
Length - Feet197
Length - Feet170.7
Length overall - Meters60.05
Length overall - Meters52.03
Length overall - Inches2364
Length overall - Inches2048
Beam - Meters10.18
Beam - Meters8.87
Beam - Inches401
Beam - Inches349
Draft [max] - Detail9.80 ft
Draft [max] - Detail6.80 ft
Draft [max] - Meters2.99
Draft [max] - Meters2.07
Draft [max] - Inches118
Draft [max] - Inches82
Displacement1708583.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28266
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters106998.4
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine model3512B-CHP
Engine modelC32
Horsepower1455 hp
Horsepower1622 hp
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Model3512B-CHP
Engine 2 Engine ModelC32
Engine 2 Horsepower1455 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower1622 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Performance
Cruising speed12
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed15
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity1
Sleeping capacity1
Water capacity5283
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower