Driving report-Cranchi T36: Two ships for the price of one

The Italian tradition of the shipyard Cranchi is celebrating this year its one hundred fiftieth anniversary and is thus one of the oldest shipyards in the modern boat building. Still, the 1870, opened operation owned by the founding family. In the meantime, the fifth Generation is at the helm. The current offer includes 15 models. The range starts with a trailerable Eight-Meter-beginner's booting and ends at the more than 25-Meter-long luxury yacht Settantotto, which is celebrated in January on the trade fair in Düsseldorf, the world premiere.

With the T36 Crossover is a special litter for the boat builders from Piantedo in the vicinity of the Lago di Como. The fuselage of a glider was combined with the bodywork in the Trawler-style. The a sporty driving behaviour, a lot of space in the Salon and excellent protection from the weather promises to be equally. The latter appreciate the Skipper of the frolic in the Northern European coalfields. The boat can also be used in the transition times of use and otherwise fairly short season renew. The customers in Germany, the importer Enjoy Yachting from Seelze near Hanover, Germany, is represented with its own dealer network, regional care since 2017. The Basis of the Crossover boat, the hull of the Z35 is. Lovers flotterer lines can be accessed with the same driving behavior, so on this model. The constructions of the T36 Crossover have been newly developed.

The precious grace at the end of the test boat is Packed with Extras. The first Option in the Form of the push-button retractable electric Gangway, we use the same to Enter the Yacht. Here Teakbeläge waiting for us on the swim platform and the cockpit floor, an extra cost of electric grill comes into view. The Cockpit furniture with sink and Teak chopping Board belongs to standard equipment, as is the stern shower on the passage to the Cockpit.

In the Cockpit L-shaped Seating group is located, optionally with a solid Teak table top. By means of the hand rails, well-protected side decks lead to the bow. For the entire anchor device with 15 kg Bruce anchor, 50 metres of chain and electric winch Cranchi requires, in contrast to some competitors, no extra charge, but for upholstery as well as a shower.

While the bodies are held in the trawler-style awaits the guests in the Salon is by no means a rustic fishermen's ambience, but with modern yacht furniture with a high comfort of living. The heart of the interior of the passageway, to port is a Seating group in a U shape with folding table is. To starboard is a galley with a refrigerator, a work area, twin hob and sink, as well as head installed at a height of storage space is available. When not in use, the kitchen disappears behind a cover. Directly in front of the control stand. The backrest of the driver's seat can be folded forward, which extends the shelf again. Two hatches in the roof for the ventilation available. Large Windows much light to let in. Blinds cost extra, which is also true for the combined heating and air conditioning for cabins and Cockpit.

At the front end of the deck house, there is a decline to the sleeping chambers leads. The basic version with three cabins and a wet-cell velvet electric toilet and separate shower is for a 12-Meter Yacht considerably. A layout with two cabins and two bathrooms is offered as an Alternative. In the stately MT a 1,92 × 1.52 m large double berth is mounted. Midships there is an owner's cabin with a ceiling height of 2.07 meters in the entrance area, the deck-over of 1.90 × 1.80 m large area is significantly reduced. In the smaller third cabin with a standing height of almost 1,90 meters, two floor are installed beds.