Cranchi seems to go under the radar a bit these days but make no mistake, the Italian shipyard knows how to build a quality boat. It has one of the finest production and test facilities in the business and its boats tend to tread the line between style and functionality deftly.
The Sessantadue 62 is the entry-level model in Cranchi's flybridge range and they've used the skills of famed designer Christian Grande to add some sparkle to the design. It's certainly an eye-catching machine but its talent is more than skin-deep with some impressive practical detailing and top-notch engineering, too. On board, there are three guest cabins, all with ensuites, and a crew cabin for two people plus a tender garage. In this in-depth review, we find out what it's like on board.
Review Video
The Sessantadue 62 is a seriously impressive boat, and the quality stands out immediately. The purple exterior is going to split opinion but I think it looks great - you don’t see that often but it's nice to see something that isn't white.
Cranchi calls this shade "Grigio Aurora," with other exterior options including Cosmo Supremo (grey), Nube Supremo (blue-grey), and Panama Supremo (white). Inside, Cranchi has partnered with Christian Grande to offer two style options: Amalfi, a warm finish with teak-coloured oak, wenge inserts on the floor, and reeded galley units, or Positano, featuring light surfaces and light woods.
For the Amalfi option, the detailing is excellent, with thick teak strips, intricate leatherwork, relief patterns on the wood, and Cranchi’s signature crab logo absolutely everywhere.
There are also some really clever design elements. A first for Cranchi is a vertical bow on the 62, which increases waterline length, helps reduce slamming and pitching, and adds more interior volume forward. Aft, the tender garage is spacious, designed to fit both a 2.85m (9.35ft) tender and a Seabob in a vertical position - or a jet ski alongside two Seabobs. The saloon is sectioned with the aft space designed to be a continuation of the cockpit as the floor and ceiling are still teak-laid. The forward space has a glossy ceiling and is carpeted, with squashy sofas.
Below deck, the layout includes three cabins and three bathrooms, with a full-beam owner’s cabin amidships. All feature the same sound insulation used in Cranchi’s larger models, the Settantotto 78 and Sessantasette 67.
In the saloon, there’s a round table aft, which is quite rare on boats this size. It works well - sociable for dining, great for drinks, board games, or cards. It also connects nicely to the outdoor table, and since the cockpit can be fully enclosed with covers, you can still use that space for dining even in bad weather.
The table sits opposite the galley, which has a strong connection to the cockpit, making it easy to serve guests outside. Many of the galley features are hidden behind fluted wood panels. One cabinet hides a full-size fridge freezer, while the oven has a clever trick - it's behind a sliding door that disappears into a recess when you are using it, keeping it out of the way. When the oven's off, the door slides back across, making it almost invisible. The dishwasher is also hidden, and it’s full-size, just like the fridge.
Storage is everywhere - above, below, and even behind the sink, which sits beneath a window for a nice view while cooking. The detailing here is impressive. The flooring is teak, which just makes sense being close to the back of the boat, so people can step in wet without soaking a carpet while grabbing a drink from the fridge.
The finishing touches are well thought out. The lighting is subtle but effective, and the storage compartments have classy details - leather pull tabs and smooth finishes. It all feels smart and well put together.
Amidships is the main carpeted seating area. On the port side, there's a lovely sofa while to starboard, there’s a smaller nook-style sofa, though it’s not positioned for TV viewing since the screen pops up from that side, with a sound bar above it.
The TV can drop back down and away. It’s nice for when these features aren’t needed so the space stays clean and uncluttered.
Owner's Cabin
Amidships is the owner's cabin. There's a small lobby at the entrance, making it feel like a proper room rather than just another cabin.
The first thing you see is a large storage unit with a built-in safe. Moving further inside, it opens up to a beautifully designed space. Teak is used thoughtfully throughout the interior - at the helm, in the galley, and here around the bed, adding warmth and continuity.
On the port side, there’s a sofa, though if a dinette is preferred, I think Cranchi can do that for you. The design again carries through with a curved leather bedhead and that same relief-pattern wood seen. Other features include lighting controls, sockets, and a TV mounted on the bulkhead.
There's loads of storage; some runs along the starboard side, and the bedside tables are particularly well done. They’re wide, with a good-sized drawer and small trays on top to keep things secure while underway. At the foot of the bed, there's a pull tab that lifts the mattress up for ottoman storage, great for big bags and suitcases. A walk-in wardrobe completes the storage, and it’s generously sized. There’s hanging space on one side, additional storage below and behind, and even a window, offering a nice view while picking out an outfit.
The ensuite is completely private and spacious enough for twin sinks with storage underneath. The shower is beautifully done, featuring a built-in seat and there's a toilet and bidet behind the door.
VIP Cabin
Forward is the VIP cabin with a small lobby area providing storage and a nice dressing unit before stepping into the main cabin. The detailing here is playful and well-executed, with the same fluted finish behind the bed as seen in the galley. There’s no skylight, but an escape hatch is built into the ceiling.
The reading lights are wrapped in leather, a really nice touch, and small trays on either side of the bed provide convenient storage. Additional storage is cleverly concealed, including a hanging locker that self-illuminates when opened, with built-in drawers for extra space.
On the bulkhead, there’s a mounted TV, neatly positioned for viewing from the bed. The en suite, located just off the lobby, is well laid out, with a large shower cubicle featuring a rain shower head, a toilet tucked behind the door, and a sink with storage beneath. The headroom is generous, all well over 1.8m (6ft).
Twin Cabin
Moving aft, there's a second guest cabin. As you step inside, there’s a twin wardrobe immediately to the side. The headroom is good at first, though it dips slightly towards the end of the beds, but still remains comfortable.
The twin beds follow the same stylish finish and detailing as the rest of the boat - the space feels very classy. A hull window with an opening vent allows natural light and fresh air in. Turning towards the bulkhead, there’s a TV mounted in a great viewing position from the beds.
Looking forward, this cabin has private access to the bathroom, which doubles as the day head. Inside, there’s a separate shower cubicle with a rain shower head, a toilet tucked around the corner, and Jack-and-Jill doors for access from both the guest cabin and the main corridor.
Crew Accommodation
This yacht is right on the edge of needing crew - most owners in Europe and America would likely run it themselves. It’s designed to be easy to manage, though there is the option for a crew cabin. Crew access is through a transom hatch, which, if not used as a cabin, would be storage. Ideally, the bathroom could remain even without a crew setup, so guests can have a convenient spot to rinse off after swimming without needing to go inside.
If used as a crew space, it’s compact but useable. There’s a wet room, a berth with decent headroom, a bit of storage, and a TV. Climate control is included, and an interesting detail is there's a Seakeeper repeater, so the crew can start it up from here. Since a Seakeeper takes about 30 minutes to spool up, they can switch it on first thing in the morning so it’s ready by the time guests need it.
The dash at the flybridge helm is quite flat, so the controls are laid out low, making them a little harder to see from the helm seats. But most of the key information is displayed on big Garmin MFDs anyway. This is an IPS boat, running Volvo Penta IPS1350s with 1,000hp per side, topping out at around 28 knots. With IPS, you get joystick control - one in the cockpit, one up here, and another at the lower helm.
The steering wheel is massive but nice to the touch. The unvarnished wood feels great in hand. And no mistaking you're on a Cranchi - their crab logo is proudly on display.
The lower helm has a dark, brooding feel, but that should help eliminate glare, and it's also sectioned off from the saloon by a stainless steel and glass partition. Teak flooring starts up again in this space, tying it to the exterior.
Front and centre are the oversized Garmin screens, handling most of the controls. The dash layout is commanding, though the throttles and joystick are positioned quite far forward, meaning you’ll likely need to stand to use them. That might not be an issue since close-quarters manoeuvring will probably happen from the third station in the cockpit or up on the flybridge.
The helm seats are a real highlight - two plush captain’s chairs with Cranchi emblems stitched into the backrests, complete with footrests and fully adjustable bolsters. Built for comfort, these are the kind of seats you’d be happy to spend hours in.
Another signature Cranchi feature is the oversized steering wheel, positioned at a comfortable distance from the helm. The windscreen is relatively shallow, so visibility at sea will be something to test in practice.
Above, there's a ceiling vent to provide fresh air when driving from below - not a full sunroof, but a useful feature for warm days when you want some natural ventilation without opening doors or windows.
The transom area has plenty to offer. There’s a hydraulic bathing platform and a tender garage, which neatly houses a Williams TurboJet 285 with the tubes inflated. There’s even a dedicated spot for a Seabob on the left-hand side.
The detailing here is well thought out. The transom hatch includes a shower, lighting, and another shower lower down. There’s a Fusion system repeater and an induction charger, so you can leave your phone charging while you're in the water. A hose reel on this side makes it easy to wash everything down after a day of fun.
The materials are very classy, with teak accents setting the tone for a beautifully finished yacht. Crew access is here and access to the cockpit is via the starboard side.
The cockpit is a really beautiful space. There’s a big, solid teak table with a bench and bucket chairs around it. Overhead, the long flybridge overhang provides great protection, keeping this area shaded. Teak runs throughout - on the deck, above, and inside - creating a natural flow paired with strip lighting that just pulls you into the boat. It feels really well put together.
The mooring gear is top-notch, with a rope bin to keep lines tidy instead of sprawled across the deck. Since it’s an IPS boat, there’s a third station here with a joystick and bow thrusters, perfect for stern-to-mooring. You get a clear view aft over the bathing platform, where you can look forward, and stay in easy communication with the crew, right in the thick of the action when manoeuvring.
A nice touch is a dedicated spot for a sleek carbon fibre bow hook. It looks far too fancy for hauling lazy lines, but at least it’s exactly where you need it, right in the cockpit.
Side Decks & Foredeck
Moving forward along the side deck, there are boarding gates on both sides, useful when docked next to a high quayside. The decks are wide and easy to navigate, with solid handholds to keep you feeling secure. There's a small step on the way to allow for ceiling height in the lower deck. The port side deck mirrors the starboard side, providing the same space and easy movement in both directions.
The foredeck layout is familiar, but the execution is excellent. A small table is set up for snacks and drinks, not really a dining space, more of a spot for sundowners. This is the place to be in the evening, catching the breeze as the sun sets, with great views over the water. It's an inviting space where people naturally gather.
I like the central unit on the foredeck too. At knee level, there's a teak top with cup holders, a phone charger, a Fusion stereo system repeater, and a chest cooler, so cold drinks are always within reach without needing to head aft. They've packed as many features as they can into it.
Right forward, there's a sunbathing area with pop-up backrests, making it more comfortable for reading or using a tablet. The canopy is set at a good height, supported by high carbon poles, so there's no need to stoop when moving through, something that’s an issue on other boats.
Storage is beneath the cushions, accessible via pull tabs. Right at the bow, the twin anchor lockers provide access to the windlass and mooring gear. This boat features an Ultramarine anchor, pricey but very effective, with a swivel to make sure it always feeds correctly into the windlass and roller.
Flybridge
A slight concern with the steps up to the flybridge - they look very nice and make getting up to the flybridge easy, but they do stick out quite a bit into the cockpit. The sharp corners could catch a shin or trip someone up. They need a bit of work, but no denying how good they look.
The teak treads themselves are deep with subtle lighting, lighting up as you make the way up to the flybridge. Aft, there’s a great mix of sunbathing and seating. There are seats opposite a bar and the helm up front - everything is well laid out.
There’s a bimini that extends from the hardtop, providing shade for the sunbathing area, and a small table, just like the foredeck set up for drinks and snacks. The weighted backrest is a smart touch, letting you reposition it to turn the space into either part of the dinette or a sun pad.
Amidships, there’s a solid teak dining table that folds out when needed, sitting opposite a well-sized wet bar. Finished in teak, it looks fantastic. Underneath, there’s a sink, a chopping board, a grill, plus a fridge and ice maker - everything you’d expect. All in stainless steel, making it easy to clean after preparing food. Behind the bar, they’ve also fitted a pop-up outdoor TV, perfect for watching sports or having a movie night up on the flybridge with the protection of the hardtop.
The attention to detail is impressive. The teak top is thick and beautifully finished. Overhead, there’s a vane-style sunroof that tilts open for more light and sits flush with the roof when closed for full protection. Storage is allowed for as well, finished in leather, which looks great. I do have to wonder how it will hold up under the sun since it's quite exposed.
Access to the engine room is through a cockpit hatch that pops up, and then down a ladder into the space. The steps are rubber, so there's a comfortable grip underfoot. As you go down, there's a panel over the engine with another step before reaching the engine room properly. Once inside, standing space is good, at least in front of the engines, where there’s enough headroom to move comfortably.
Moving around, though, is a bit trickier. The tender garage creates a big intrusion, meaning you’ll need to crawl between the engines. However, for quick inspections, getting down here and standing upright is easy.
On the port side, the generator sits forward of a pair of stainless steel fuel tanks, each fitted with twin filters so you can switch between them. Sight gauges provide a direct view of fuel levels, which is a great backup to electronic readings.
The IPS pods are underneath the overhead structure, but the key components that need regular checks are within reach. The Seakeeper 9 gyroscopic stabiliser is sitting centrally, counteracting roll at anchor - it's a pricey option but well worth it.
Further aft, there's a Glendinning auto-reel shore power system to keep cables tidy. Instead of manually coiling up cables, they retract into their own dedicated bins.
The engine room is well insulated, and Cranchi’s extensive experience in boatbuilding is on show here. They have one of the most advanced testing facilities in the industry, so their engineering is solid. Another thoughtful touch is the flooring - no hard chequer plate - instead, there are fitted boards, making it a far more comfortable space to kneel down and work in.
Our Verdict
Cranchi's ability to combine the fanciful and practical gives its boats a unique appeal. It stops short of allowing form to overwhelm function but the 62 is a boat that looks and feels different to its competitors without going too far and compromising usability. It's a boat that hangs together really well, its deck spaces especially well considered, and some fabulous detailing in areas such as the tender garage that will lift the day-to-day experience of being on board. Far from some of the bland cookie-cutter interiors seen elsewhere in the sector, the Sessantadue will always provide little delights here and there.
Reasons to Buy
- Wonderful, stylish detailing
- Inviting foredeck & cockpit
- Quality construction
- Practical detailing
Things to Consider
- Basic crew space
- Potential issue with flybridge steps
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Rivals to Consider
When it comes to accommodating guests, the Princess F65 nudges past the Cranchi Sessantadue 62. It has sleeping quarters for up to 8 guests with a 4-cabin arrangement. Plus, the Princess F65 has also has a flybrige and a beautifully appointed saloon with panoramic windows. The Cranchi Sessantadue 62, though, caters to those who prioritise owner comfort with its full-beam master cabin, complete with an ensuite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe.
The Horizon E62 matches the Sessantadue 62 with its 3-cabin layout, providing facilities for 6 guests - quite ideal for family vacations. The Horizon's smart flybridge design, with a helm station and plenty of seating, makes it perfect for al fresco dining and relaxation. Much like the Cranchi, it offers fabulous views and a stylish layout for a comfortable stay even if guest numbers aren't the primary focus.
The Galeon 640 Fly proves its mettle with a fantastic performance, boasting a maximum speed of 34 knots - it’s worth having if speed is the priority. Additionally, it still has a good range at 625nm. The Galeon’s has a 'beach mode' feature, where the sides fold out to create additional deck space. It also has a shallower draft to navigate waters that remain inaccessible to larger boats.
The Ferretti Yachts 670 focuses on delivering a balance of performance and efficiency, cruising comfortably at 28 knots for a smooth riding experience. While the Sessantadue 62 has a healthy top-speed, the Ferretti’s emphasis on efficiency doesn't go unnoticed. The CZone digital monitoring system onboard is a clever touch, allowing seamless control of onboard systems.
The Azimut Fly 62, is much the same as the Cranchi, accommodating 6 guests across its 3-cabin layout but also not compromising on luxury or comfort. Its shallow draft is quite unusual for a yacht of this size for exploration of isolated waters. Also Italian, the Azimut features high-quality materials and craftsmanship throughout the interior. For those not fussed about having more cabins but who love versatility, the Azimut Fly 62 is right up there with the Cranchi in terms of offering a genuinely stylish experience.
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Specifications
- Builder Cranchi
- Range Flybridge
- Model Sessantadue 62
- Length Overall 20.23m
- Beam 5.16m
- Hull GRP
- Cabins 3
- Berths 6
- Crew 2
- Cruising Speed
- Max Speed
- Fuel Capacity 3,300 Litres
- Fresh Water Capacity 700 Litres
- Engine Model 2x Volvo Penta D13-IPS1350
Cranchi Sessantadue 62 Layout
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Flybridge
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The flybridge is long so there's a good balance of seating and sunbathing space, plus a large bar
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Main Deck
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The round table opposite the galley brings a relaxed informality to the saloon
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Lower Deck
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The tender garage leaves space for a two-person crew cabin
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