Help ! Chriscraft or Cranchi

[Nat]

Im just about to close a deal on a 1993 Chriscraft 322 when a friend of mine has told me about a Cranchi 32 also 1993. I've been all over the 322 & its in v good condition.but I have not seen the Cranchi yet.(apart from photo's) Can anyone tell me anything about the Cranchi regarding build quality as I cant seem to find any info on the net for this model. Also any info as regards comparison would be most welcome....thanks.............Nat

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[Althorne]

Know about both models but not from personal ownership but my choice would be the Chris Craft if it serves your requirements at a price you want to pay. My reasoning being that while both are very good makes from well established companies the Chris Craft is more likely to become a more desirable 'Classic' sooner and hold some of it's money better for that reason. Both should hold thier money better than some makes as there is a degree of customisation in each possibly edged by the Cranchi, and were usually owned by better heeled owners. However the custom work on a Cranchi can get expensive when refurbishment is required as they are not too often standard fittings or fabrics.
Good luck with which ever you choose.

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[mikemcgregor]

Typing "cranchi cruiser 32" in google turned up a lot of pages.
Dont know much about Chriscraft,....but i keep my cranchi 32 in the Med. No major problems....but it dosnt like a following sea when you are going slower than the waves. throws it about all over the place!!!!!
Otherwise I am happy with it. Good luck with your choice

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[itsonlymoney]

Dont know, and not bothered which you get as long as it's big enough to seat me and the Mrs. comfortably when we visit /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

Ian

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[Nat]

Ian. you will only need one seat Mrs Ian will be far to busy setting up rods, serving us cold beer & gutting fish to sit down......Nat.
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[rlw]

On the Chris Craft: if it is petrol I would watch out for the combination of petrol and OMC drives for reliability and spares. A friend of mine has a similar one. The boat itself although not comparable to Britisch built boats for seakeeping and hull strenth is good. The open plan interior is fantastic and makes it feel like a lot larger boat.

Rob

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