October 17, 2008

Projects: Cranchi 43 Atlantique, Cranchi 36 Zaffiro HT, Cranchi 33 Endurance, Cranchi 29 Zaffiro

Four new projects from World renowned Italian builder Cranchi, scheduled for debut in 2009 with two being of completely new concept, and the remaining based on existing models. The 43 Atlantique project is semi new, having hull and propulsion taken from the 43 Mediterranee model. Designed as all recent Cranchi models by Aldo Cranchi, this 13 metre flybridge cruiser project fills the gap between the long standing 40 and 50 Atlantique models. Accommodation is a 4 berths 2 cabins, 2 heads layout, with galley down. The main saloon has an l-shaped settee, which if desired can transform to an extra double berth. Furnishings and fittings are in a modern minimal style detail. 43 Atlantique uses Volvo modern and much marketed IPS pod propulsion, a rare choice so far from most of the main stream builders, as what regards flybridge boats. The option is for IPS 500 or 600, with the later giving estimated top speeds of 35 knots. Consumption, the main IPS advantage is a low of 106 litres per hour at 30 knots cruising. New version for the Zaffiro 36, presented a year ago by Cranchi, adding the much requested hard top over the helm area. The hard top although similar to the 36 Pelican is different, having the new 36 Zaffiro HT a more sporty design profile. Still with so much competition lately, mostly offering integrated designs, our thought is that Cranchi could have done something better then putting a GRP mould supported with a metal frame for the new 36 Zaffiro HT version.
A new Endurance is always good news from Cranchi, being this range of Sportier Cruisers, with big exterior areas having a huge following. The 33 Endurance project looks a nice aggressive looking boat, with big central windows allowing for maximum light inside. The deck of the boat is well planned with a big sun lounger aft, l-shaped settee dinette, double helm station to starboard and another passenger seat to port. Inside we have a transformable vee berth to fore, surprisingly spacious head with separate shower stall to port, galley to starboard and double mid ship cabin. Performance is a 37 knots max with the smaller diesel option of twin D4 300 hp each. A more powerful twin D6 of 330 hp each will be available as optional for higher thrill seekers. Entry level Sport Cruiser project for Cranchi Master Cruiser line, is this new 29 Zaffiro. This new 29 Zaffiro surprises thanks to the new modern big side windows located to fore, a rare design for this size giving loads of natural light inside. A spacious boat inside and outside, the 29 Zaffiro redesigns and recaptures space. It's outside cockpit looks spacious with a big c-shaped settee reminiscent of bigger boats, a wet bar and a sun lounger next to the helm area. Below we have a classic layout with a v-shaped settee forward transformable to a double berth, a galley to port, head shower to starboard and a double berth below to mid ship. 29 Zaffiro will have 5 engine options, 3 petrol and 2 diesels. The Diesel options are a single D4 at 300 hp and a twin D3 of 190 hp. The twin diesel option gives 32 knots top speed and a range of 165 nautical miles at 24 knots cruising.

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