Worldwide building standards have improved significantly over the past
few years, and the boats that MBY tests have fewer and fewer
shortcomings. So a truly outstanding boat needs to offer something
that little beyond simply passing a checklist of faults. The Endurance
offers this. There's a strong sense that Cranchi are striving hard to
improve the boat owner's lot. They have done this by ensuring that all
the basics are in place, and they have provided a host of excellent
design details, both small and large.
The Endurance is not completely without shortcomings. The galley
is limited for a boat which is nearly 41ft (12.5m) long Cranchi
presumably had Egon Ronay's guide to eating out in mind when they
designed this area and the small saloon table. Another grumble is the
awkward engineroom access, although this could be dramatically
improved with minor re-engineering. Tallish companionway steps and a
missing anchor locker stay complete what is a very small list of
gripes.
Beyond this though, there is so much to recommend the Endurance:
abundant stowage, the clever anchor locker details, and safe movement
around the boat, for instance. And the Endurance's laminate quality
and engineering detail was particularly good. One of the highlights
was finding a helm position that comes close to meriting the
description of perfect.
Alongside the Windy Tornado 31 (MBY August) and the
Hinckley Picnic Boat (MBY September), the Endurance 39 joins my
tiny list of 'must have' boats from the past year.
| DIMENSIONS |
| LOA |
40ft 9in |
12.42m |
| Hull Length |
39ft 3in |
11.96m |
| Beam |
11ft 6in |
3.50m |
| Draught |
2ft 10in |
0.87m |
| Air draught |
9ft 9in |
2.97m |
| Displacement |
6.6 tonnes (light) |
7.5 tonnes (loaded) |
| Fuel capacity |
172 imp gal |
780 litres |
| Water capacity |
54 imp gal |
245 litres |
| Engines |
Twin Volvo Penta KAD44P EDC-DP
260hp @ 3,900rpm
6cyl 3.6lt turbo diesels
Duoprop outdrive legs,
B4 props |
| RPM |
Speed |
Trim |
GPH |
MPG |
Range |
| 2,000 |
11.5 |
3.5o |
5.4 |
2.15 |
295 |
| 2,500 |
18.0 |
4.5o |
8.1 |
2.23 |
306 |
| 3,000 |
25.2 |
3.5o |
12.0 |
2.09 |
288 |
| 3,300 |
28.2 |
2.5o |
15.9 |
1.78 |
244 |
| 3,600 |
31.8 |
2.5o |
20.2 |
1.58 |
217 |
| 3,900 |
36.0 |
2.5o |
23.0 |
1.51 |
208 |
Range allows for 20% reserve
75% fuel, no water, 4 crew
Sea state: 10in (250mm) chop
Wind strength: Force 1-2
| Performance |
| Maximum Speed |
36.0 knots |
| Maximum Range |
208 miles at 3,900rpm |
| Cruising Speed |
28.2 knots |
| Cruising Range |
244 miles at 3,300rpm |
| Price from |
Price as tested |
| £103,787 ex TAX |
£106,238 ex TAX |
Designer
Cranchi/Andreani
Builder
Cantiere Nautico Cranchi s.r.l, Via Nazionale, 45-23010 Piantedo (SO), Italy.
Tel: +39 342 683359.
Fax: +39 342 683351.
Supplier
Crest Marine (Port Solent),
17-18 The Slipway, Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hants PO6 4TR. Tel: +44 (0)1705 201506.
Fax: +44 (0)1705 201496.
| Sound levels dB(A) |
Saloon |
Cockpit |
| Cruising @ 28.2 knots 85 81 73 |
79 |
82 |
| Maximum @ 36.0 knots 88 84 76 |
81 |
84 |
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Boat report from: Motor Boat and Yachting
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