Cranchi M44 HT

Onboard the Cranchi M44 HT

The Cranchi M44 HT reads as a proper sport yacht rather than a stretched runabout: 14 metres of hull built for speed with a hardtop that keeps the cockpit and helm shaded through the middle of the day. Cruising at around 35 knots, it covers ground fast enough to make a run past Estepona feel unhurried, and the open deck layout gives up to 10 guests room to move between the bow, the aft seating and the swim platform without stepping over one another.

Two cabins below mean the boat isn't just a runabout for lunch and back — groups can change, stow bags or let younger guests nap out of the sun during a longer day on the water. Departing from Marbella, a typical outing runs west toward the calmer bays past Puerto Banús, where the water flattens out enough for confident swimming stops, or stays closer in for a shorter afternoon loop timed around a beach club booking. It suits couples wanting a fast, informal day out as much as small families or groups of friends who want a boat that handles both open-water running and a relaxed stop at anchor.