Powerboat owners may know the Cranchi (pronounced “cron-kee”) name. Located in the Lombardy region of Italy, Cranchi offers day cruisers, flying-bridge models, even shippy trawler-style boats. Regardless of model or size, customers buy them as primary boats. With the Cranchi E26 Classic, however, the builder decided to go after another customer, simultaneously. Thanks to it collaboration with a well-known superyacht designer, superyacht owners seeking fun tenders are this new customer base.
While Cranchi handled engineering, styling and interior design is by Christian Grande Designworks. Measuring 26 feet (7.85 meters), with an eight-foot (2.5-meter) beam, the Cranchi E26 Classic just premiered in September. The boat has the flair you expect of the design studio. It starts with the vertical bow, continuing aft through sleek lines. For a luxurious look, teak tops the foredeck. Teak lines the cockpit sole, too.
Speaking of the cockpit, buyers get a choice of materials for the seating here—which is abundant enough to handle a crowd. Arranged in an L shape, it can double as a lounge to stretch out upon, complementing the sunpad fully aft. The matching pedestal chairs at the helm, meanwhile, spin around to face aft. Therefore, this keeps you in the conversation if you take the wheel. The wrap-around windshield yields some protection to these pedestal seats. The Cranch E26 Classic also offers a bimini, to cover the full cockpit area.
Additional features make the Cranchi E26 Classic worth considering. If you’re a swimmer, for example, take note of the standard swim platform. If you enjoy spending all day exploring shorelines, hitting the beach, and more, the boat has a handy day head. Inside the cabin, you’ll also find a spot to take a nap.
Two engine choices, both from Volvo Penta, exist for the Cranchi E26 Classic. The standard inboard is a 300-hp diesel. The optional engine is a 280-hp gasoline engine. Unfortunately, Cranchi does not state the performance figures for the boat. But, it does say that it employs carbon fiber construction to keep weight, and fuel burn, down.
On a related subject, Cranchi is producing a somewhat similar sistership, the E26 Rider. She’s a bowrider configuration with an outboard engine.
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