Cranchi M 44 HTCranchi M 44 HT
Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2
VS

Cranchi M 44 HT
vs.
Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2

By Carl Richardson

Italian sports yachts are style leaders, both inside and out. These two models offer slick style and performance in an easy-to-use entry-level package that will look after its Owners for weekends or longer cruises.    

The Cranchi M44HT is the entry-level model in the sport yacht-style Hardtop range from this Italian builder. A long-standing model in the range, the M44HT offers a typical mix of interior and deck options for a yacht of this size, with two cabins and a sheltered salon. Intended for Owner-operation and weekend cruising, power comes from a pair of 400hp Volvo Penta D6 engines running on sterndrives and delivering a top speed of 35knots.   

Another Italian yacht, the Sessa C44 is a more recent model running on Volvo Penta IPS drives but otherwise lays down a very similar package of design, layout and performance to the Cranchi. Almost identical in its dimensions and sharing the same designer as the Cranchi, the Sessa C44 offers another two-cabin, four-berth layout with weekending and cruising by the Owner.

Interested in owning a Cranchi M 44 HT or Sessa Marine C44? Explore all globally available Cranchi M 44 HT for sale and Sessa Marine C44 for sale verified through YachtBuyer MarketWatch, free of fake listings, or check out all similar models from Cranchi for sale or Sessa Marine for sale.

At a Glance

Cranchi M 44 HT

Status
In Production
2012 - Present

Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2

Status
In Production
2018 - Present
Cranchi M 44 HT illustration
45' 4"  

Beam 13' 4"

Draft 3' 2"

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

0.00
:
1

5 Guests

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

4 Guests or 5 is Optional  

2 Cabins

Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2 illustration
45' 5"  

Beam 13' 1"

Draft 3' 3"

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

0.00
:
1

4 Guests

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

 

2 Cabins

Performance

These two Italian stallions offer strong 35-knot top speeds from deep-V planing hulls. The Cranchi’s older design is reflected in a twin sterndrive set-up, its twin 400hp Volvo Penta D6 engines offer a useful cruising range with the builder suggesting a 28-knot cruising speed. The Sessa runs on IPS pod drives, again using the D6 block but this time the lower 370hp variant. But it still hits a 36-knot max and 28-knot cruising speed, with smooth joystick control for close-quarter manoeuvres. Both yachts offer very similar fuel capacities and ranges.   

  • Cruising Speed

  • Cranchi M 44 HT
    0
    knots
  • Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2
    0
    knots

  • Top Speed

  • Cranchi M 44 HT
    0
    knots
  • Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2
    0
    knots

Range

Fuel Capacity

  • Cranchi M 44 HT

    -

  • Sessa Marine C44

    -

Interior

Both of these yachts go for a sportier, sleeker hardtop style, as opposed to the more accomodating coupe. This creates an open deck salon that blends with the aft cockpit and can be made to feel very much the outdoor space with the sunroof open, the Cranchi’s sunroof being huge.

The open, on-deck feeling of the two upper salons can be swapped for something more private with both yachts offering a lower salon that can also be converted into an occasional berth.

Cranchi M 44 HT, Interior Cranchi M 44 HT, Interior
Cranchi M 44 HT
Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2, Interior Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2, Interior
Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2

Accommodation

Where these two differ most noticeably is with the cabins. While both offer a two cabin, two toilet and shower compartment layout, the Cranchi has a forward Owner’s cabin and twin guest cabin amidships, whereas the Sessa eaks out a clever Owner’s cabin amidships leaving space for a VIP-style guest cabin forward, in effect creating two double cabins.

Cranchi M 44 HT, Accommodation Cranchi M 44 HT, Accommodation
Cranchi M 44 HT
Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2, Accommodation Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2, Accommodation
Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2

Helm Station

Very similar in style and specification, both helm positions have space for two people ahead of a narrow helm console with a single MFD. Visibility looks good, particularly with the sunroof open when the skipper can go for full wind-in-the-hair mode.

Cranchi M 44 HT, Helm Station Cranchi M 44 HT, Helm Station
Cranchi M 44 HT
Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2, Helm Station Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2, Helm Station
Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2

Deck Areas

At this size, you do not have a forward cockpit, only a sun pad, so all the seating is found aft. With the salon flowing seamlessly out on the deck, an aft sun pad sits over the tender garage, where a tender of around 2.2m can be stowed. An optional hydraulic swim platform can then be employed to help with launch and recovery. Either side of the garage, both yachts employ twin stairwells, allowing each deck access. 

Cranchi M 44 HT, Deck Area Cranchi M 44 HT, Deck Area
Cranchi M 44 HT
Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2, Deck Area Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2, Deck Area
Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2

Compare Layouts

Aside from the differing cabin designs, these yachts follow a similar layout with the sports yacht-style cockpits moving from the shelter of the hardtop to an open deck sun pad and tender garage. The Sessa offers an optional all-seater cockpit design that does away with the sun pad and garage, creating a very open, social aft cockpit. 

Main Deck

Cranchi M 44 HT

Main Deck

 

Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2

Main Deck

Standard

Main Deck

Optional tender garage Option

Lower Deck

Cranchi M 44 HT

Lower Deck

Standard

Lower Deck

Optional convertible berth in saloon Option

Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2

Lower Deck

 

LIVE: Used Price Guides

Find out how much a pre-owned version of these models may cost based upon the asking prices of all yachts listed for sale globally in the last 3 years according to YachtBuyer Market Watch & our current sales listings.

Cranchi M 44 HT Used Prices

In Production Since: 2012

  • Average Price* $406.3k
  • Price Range † $325k - $465k
  • Average Age 10 years
$
$
$406.3k
$325k
$465k
$406.3k
M 44 HT For Sale

or Build Your Own

*Based on 3 yachts offered for sale in the last 3 years.
†These yachts ranged from 9 - 11yrs old.


Rivals to Cranchi M 44 HT

Sessa Marine C44 Used Prices

In Production Since: 2018

  • Average Price* -
  • Price Range † -
  • Average Age -
 
 
 
No Yachts For Sale
C44 For Sale

or Build Your Own

 
 


Rivals to Sessa Marine C44

Specification Data

Model Name:M 44 HTC44 Gen 2
Builder:CranchiSessa Marine
Range:Cranchi HardtopSessa Marine Yacht Line
Principal Characteristics
Body Type: Sportsboat Sportsboat
Use Types: Weekending, Cruising Cruising, Weekending
LOA: 45' 4" 45' 5"
Max Beam: 13' 4" 13' 1"
Draft: 3' 2" 3' 3"
Gross Tonnage: - -
Displacement: 24,030 Lbs  
(Dry Weight)		 21,605 Lbs  
(Approx)
Hull Material: GRP / Fibreglass  (GRP) GRP / Fibreglass  (GRP)
Superstructure: GRP GRP
Fuel Capacity: 248 Gallons 235 Gallons
Fresh Water Capacity: 79 Gallons 73 Gallons
Black Water capacity: - 29 Gallons
Yacht Designers
Exterior Designer: Cranchi Centrostiledesign
Interior Designer: Christian Grande Centrostiledesign
Accommodation
Guests: 4 (Optional 5) 4
Cabins: 2 2
Berths:1x Double1x Convertable1x Double1x Convertable
Guests Heads: 2 2
Shared Day Heads: 1 1
Crew
Crew:  (Crew not required)  (Crew not required)
Crew Cabins: - -
Crew Heads: - -
Engines & Performance
Max Speed:35.5 knots36.2 knots
Max Range: 384 NM @ 8 knots 364 NM @ 8.2 knots
Engine Options:

Compare Engine Options

Compare Engine Options

Brand: Volvo Penta Volvo Penta Volvo Penta Volvo Penta
Model: D6-400/DP D6-330/DPIPS500IPS600
Qty: x2 x2 x2 x2
Power: 400 bhp (294 Kw) each
@ 3,500 rpm 330 bhp (243 Kw) each
@ 3,500 rpm		 370 bhp (272 Kw) each
@ 3,500 rpm 435 bhp (320 Kw) each
@ 3,500 rpm
Max Speed: 35.5 knots 31 knots 34 knots 36.2 knots
Cruising Speed: 28.5 knots @ 3000 rpm  25 knots @ 3000 rpm  26 knots   28.2 knots @ 3000 rpm 
Economic Speed: 8.5 knots @ 1500 rpm  8 knots @ 1500 rpm  18 knots   8.2 knots @ 1250 rpm 
Max Range at Full Speed: 211 nm @ 35.5 knots 246 nm @ 31 knots 189 nm @ 36.2 knots
Cylinders: 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder 6 Cylinder

Speeds/Ranges Are Approx. - Subject to Load, Sea Conditions & Variables.

Rivals

If you are looking for a two-cabin sports yacht in the 14m (45ft) range you will not be short on choice. Many production brands have a stake in this market, ranging from value-focused cruisers to pedigree performers. With such a range of options, pricing will vary massively. The Italian-built Cranchi’s style and price will pit it against models like the accommodating Sealine S430 or the impressive, British-built Fairline Targa 45 available in both GT and Open designs.

See all the rivals here

Check out the rivals for the Cranchi M 44 HT or the Sessa Marine C44 Gen 2.

Interested?

Find out more about the...

M 44 HT For Sale C44 For Sale

Carl Richardson

WRITTEN BY

Carl Richardson

WRITTEN BY

Carl Richardson

Carl is a writer, editor, presenter and content creator specialising in yachting as well as men’s luxury. A former magazine editor, Carl has amassed some 20 years of hands-on experience with motorboats, testing over 350 models.

'NOTE: The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by YachtBuyer and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.'

Sign in / Register

Current
Location