Cranchi

Day boats, coupés and flybridge yachts from 8 to 25 m, integrated manufacturing since 1870.

Cranchi is one of the oldest Italian yards still family owned: Giovanni Cranchi built his first boats on Lake Como in 1870. The company, based in Piantedo, produces everything on site, from moulds to upholstery, and has its own sea-trial centre in Croatia.

The range covers 8 to 25 m: the E and A as day boats and coupés, the Sessantotto, Settantotto and the Trawler Line for cruising, up to the 78 at 24 m. Styling is by Christian Grande, with Volvo Penta IPS on most models.

Before you sign: Cranchi is a safe value in the 10 to 18 m bracket, with careful construction and controlled pricing. Options are numerous, to be sorted by real use. Resale is good in the Mediterranean, where the brand is well established.