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Tingdene Boat Sales are official partners of Italian yacht manufacturers, Cranchi

12 December 2019

To view the contact details for Tingdene Boat Sales and associated UK Cranchi dealers, please visit the Cranchi page.

To learn more about Cranchi please email [email protected] or a call our dedicated line 01933 551606 / 07921 296853.


Cranchi E26 Classic shortlisted for top award

Published 16th January 2020

Motor Boat and Yachting magazine has selected the Cranchi E26 Classic as a finalist in the Sportsboat category of its renowned annual awards.

The 2021 Motor Boat Awards Awards shortlisted boats have all “been sea-trialled and rigorously tested by the magazine’s technical experts”…and “are judged purely on the boats’ design, ability and value for money in their chosen market place.”

MBY’s Jack Haines stated: “Christian Grande has worked his magic on this little Cranchi. They have produced a design that manages to be beautiful, modern, retro and muscular in a tightly proportioned 26ft package. There isn’t a line out of place on the Classic model, it is simply gorgeous up close.”

You can see a video of Jack’s Cranchi E26 test here.

The final results will be announced in a virtual ceremony on 19 January 2021.

Get in touch with us [email protected] or by calling 01933 551606 if you have any questions about the Cranchi range. Or book your own personal visit to the Cranchi Test Centre to view and test the boat of your choice.


New dealer for the north of UK, Shepherds Windermere

Published 12th December 2019

Tingdene Boat Sales is pleased to announce the appointment of Shepherds Windermere to represent Cranchi in the Lake District, North of England and Scotland.

Shepherds Boat Sales in Windermere
Shepherds, Windermere

Cranchi enjoys its best representation in the UK with Tingdene

Cranchi and Shepherds share a common 19th Century wooden boatbuilding heritage, which makes this new appointment all the more exciting. As it approaches its 150th anniversary, Cranchi now enjoys its best ever representation in the UK. Through distributor Tingdene Boat Sales’ sales offices and in partnership with an expanding network of four dealers. Each been carefully selected for their knowledge and commitment to service.

The Shepherds business can trace its roots back to the late 1800s! Nathaniel Shepherd hand-built wooden boats at Bowness Bay, on Windermere. These days, the company provides the exclusive boat sales and brokerage operation for Windermere Marina Village. It is well placed to serve the population of the more than 4000 boats on Lake Windermere and boatowners across the North of England and Scotland. Shepherds is run by highly experienced staff including Sales Director John Birkett and Business Development Manager Alex Barton.

Shepherds Boat Sales Office
Shepherds, Windermere

Speaking of the appointment, John Birkett says: “We see the Cranchi dealership as a key part of the services we offer our customers. In particular, the Cranchi E26 Classic and E26 Rider are hugely important models. They enable us to address the demand for a high-end day boat for our clients. Many of which have holiday homes on the Marina Village and nearby. They are a perfect way of exploring the Lake. Perfect for using the jetties to stop for lunch or visit the shops and bars of Bowness and Ambleside.”

Welcome aboard Shepherds

Neil Mallandain, Sales Director for Tingdene Boat Sales, said: “We’ve carefully selected a set of partners that we know and trust to further expand the reach of our 10 sales offices. The team at Shepherds have an enviable reputation in their locality. It’s great to welcome a business with such a strong heritage and reputation into the Cranchi UK family.

“Cranchi’s world-beating line-up offers something for everyone between 26ft-78ft. We are matching that broad appeal by ensuring you are never far away from a Cranchi dealer in Britain. All thanks to a strong network of 14 offices that is perfectly equipped to assist customers with any aspect of the versatile and brilliantly built boats in the range.”


Cranchi enhances UK representation

Published 22nd July 2019

Tingdene Boat Sales has now taken full responsibility in the UK for the quality Italian motor yacht manufacturer. This is following its success working with Cantiere Nautico Cranchi SpA since January 2018.

Cranchi Z35
Cranchi Z35

Welcome aboard Abersoch Land & Sea

In collaboration with this change, long-standing Cranchi partner, Abersoch Land & Sea, will continue as a dealer of the brand from its key location for North West boating in Pwllheli, North Wales. This strengthens the number of UK sites where Cranchi enjoys experienced representation to 13 locations.

Scott Burgess of Abersoch Land & Sea states: “We are proud to be the North West Distributor of Cranchi Powerboats in the UK. Our unique affinity with Cranchi allows us to provide an unparalleled level of service to the customer. Through guidance and advice at the time of purchase, to the post-sales support provided by our experienced team of technicians, fitters, GRP specialists and valeting staff who can cover any eventuality.”

Cranchi Z35
Cranchi Z35

Unrivalled success for Cranchi and Tingdene

Neil Mallandain, Sales Director for Tingdene Boat Sales, said: “We’ve enjoyed unrivalled success with Cranchi over the last 18 months. This latest step demonstrates our deep commitment to this excellent range. This shows the confidence that this leading boatbuilder has placed in us as it prepares to celebrate 150 years of creating beautifully designed and engineered craft.

“It’s also great to formalise this new working relationship with Abersoch Land & Sea. They are a business with a pedigree and name that resonates very strongly with sportsboat and motor yacht owners across the North West. Their already strong connection with Cranchi will be enhanced by our collective presence in the UK. We look forward to working closely with Abersoch Land & Sea alongside our other dealers.”


New South Coast dealers appointed

Published 29th March 2019

Tingdene Boat Sales is pleased to announce the appointment of new highly experienced South Coast dealers. They will offer Cranchi sales and support from Cornwall to East Sussex and the Channel Islands.

Cranchi Z35
Cranchi Z35

Tingdene has appointed Southampton Waters Yacht Sales to cover the South Coast from Weymouth to Eastbourne. Plus South West UK Marine (SWUK) is managing Devon, Cornwall and the Channel Islands. Adding to its already impressive line-up of sales offices,

Southampton Waters Yacht Sales was founded at Shamrock Quay in 2009 by highly knowledgeable boat broker, Richard Stead. His previous experience includes several years with Sealine and Princess Motor Yachts.

Richard says “I am absolutely over the moon to be able to be a part of the Cranchi brand. It’s the only make of boat I have owned for myself. We cannot wait to get started, having sold many Cranchi models. I have always supported the build quality and design of this manufacturer. We really could not be more happy to be a part of growing Cranchi’s presence along the South Coast.”

Cranchi E30
Cranchi E30

Brixham-based South West UK Marine has established a strong and well regarded presence among the boating community in Devon and the surrounding area. Owner, Stuart White, is a qualified RYA instructor, a keen sailor and very proactive in understanding the boat manufacturers that SWUK represents. He says “We are very pleased to be joining the team of dealers in the UK to sell Cranchi Motor Yachts. It’s a well-established company, based in Italy with an excellent pedigree of building skills. They create a style to catch your eye, having been producing these beautifully-styled vessels for nearly 150 years.”

Welcome aboard SWYS and SWUK

Neil Mallandain, Sales Director for Tingdene Boat Sales, said: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Richard and Stuart, with their respective teams, into our Cranchi network in the UK. The appointment of Southampton Waters Yacht Sales and South West UK Marine was carefully considered. We know they will do an excellent job of representing the comprehensive line-up of Cranchi models. Right the way along the English Channel coast, from Lands End all the way to Eastbourne. Working in conjunction with our connected group of 10 offices, customers will never be far away from an opportunity to pop in and discuss the wide range of boats available from one of the world’s leading manufacturers.”


Cranchi T 36 wins European Powerboat of the Year

Published 20th January 2019

A brilliant start to Boot Düsseldorf 2019! Cranchi’s debut Crossover wins the 11-14m category of the prestigious European Powerboat of the Year Awards

Boot is often described as the Oscars of the motorboating world

The European Powerboat of the Year Awards is judged by the editors of eight leading European motorboat magazines.

It highlights truly trend breaking designs that are set to make a big impact in the coming season.

Cranchi’s T 36 Crossover offers lively performance and a comfortable experience that will amaze, considering its compact size. The planing hull ensures remarkable peak speeds, but the space onboard far outweighs those of a cruiser. It’s like taking the practical aspects of a trawler and blending it with the performance of a sportcruiser.

Cranchi T36 Crossover

The Cranchi T36 is truly multi-purpose

Practical touches abound. From its hard top and airy wheelhouse saloon, to its connection with the cockpit area on one level without any steps. Prominent lines, both forward and aft, extend the living spaces and give more dynamism and momentum. In the cockpit there is a comfortable seat and along with a grill and a sink set into the furniture. Access to the generous swimming platform is very easy, as is walkaround access around the decks forward. The hard top is equipped with locking holders that can accommodate two bikes, a stand up paddleboard or a canoe.

On the lower deck, all the space is dedicated to the sleeping areas, in two alternative layouts. A choice of two cabins and two bathrooms, or three cabins and one bathroom. It’s yet another example of how the Cranchi T 36 is truly multi-purpose in its concept. As always, a delivery of a great family boating experience.

Tingdene are delighted to represent Cranchi

Neil Mallandain, Sales Director for Tingdene Boat Sales, said: “We’re delighted for our partners at Cranchi that their efforts with the T36 have been so well recognised, right at the start of Boot Düsseldorf. When you speak with the Cranchi family regularly, as we do, you truly understand the passion, high quality engineering and brilliant design that is found in the DNA of each model. We are delighted to be representing this award winning Italian boatbuilder in the UK. Particularly as this is one of the few ranges left in Europe now that provides such a comprehensive set of choices between 26ft and 60ft.


Cranchi to launch 8m day cruiser and tender, plus flagship

Published 28th May 2018

Cantiere Nautico Cranchi SpA has confirmed the launch of an exciting new 26ft model, the E26. It is to be produced in Classic and Rider versions.

Cranchi E26 Classic
Cranchi E26 Classic

Both versions share a timeless design drawn by Christian Grande. With a straight stem, refined hull and classical upperworks and beautifully proportioned wraparound windscreen to provide visual pleasure. They will also provide excellent low maintenance and perfect handling characteristics, at sea and inland. The inboard powered E26 Classic is designed as a tender. Perfect for commuter runs between ship and shore, or waterside house and town. The outboard-powered E26 Rider is aimed squarely at day cruising. Although both models are equally capable of performing this role.

The first Cranchi E26 will be a Classic model, launched in September. It will feature a teak-covered bow-deck over a cabin and toilet compartment. Plus L-shaped seating in the cockpit around a table and a sundeck aft.

Cranchi Settantotto
Cranchi Settantotto

The Cranchi Settantotto flagship

Cranchi has also recently delivered the moulds for its Cranchi Settantotto flagship motoryacht at the company’s Seventy Plant 4 in Rogolo, Italy. The high quality moulds are already making quite an impression on the workforce in Cranchi’s state of the art manufacturing facilities. The company is promising that this model will serve as a new global benchmark for design, technological equipment, quality of fittings, decor, materials and style.

Expect to see more news from us on the Cranchi Settantotto. It will quickly evolve through a high-tech manufacturing process towards its launch in 2019.


Cranchi brings Italian style to Tingdene line-up

Published 14th February 2018

Cantiere Nautico Cranchi SpA confirmed at the Boot Düsseldorf show last month that it has appointed Tingdene Boat Sales to represent its range across the UK. Cranchi is an Italian high quality motor yacht manufacturer based near Lake Como in Lombardy.

Family boatbuilding since 1870

The Cranchi line-up is born of a family boatbuilding line that stretches back to 1870. A century and a half later, that rich heritage is coupled with an extraordinary blend of Italian design excellence and cutting edge technology. The company’s highly skilled craftsmen employ advanced robotic and other advanced processes to ensure quality is embedded at every step.

Models run from 24ft to 60ft. There’s a wide range of styles to choose from including day cruisers, sports cruisers, hard tops, flybridge yachts and trawlers. A Cranchi owner can progress right through the range. From a stylish and eminently usable outboard-powered weekender to a highly appointed luxury motor yacht.

Cranchi E30 Endurance
Cranchi E30 Endurance

Boot Düsseldorf 2018 also saw them launch its very well received first crossover model. The T36 CROSSOVER is an innovatively crafted hybrid blend of trawler practicality with cruiser performance.

Cranchi is the perfect fit for Tingdene

Speaking after the agreement was signed, Neil Mallandain, Sales Director for Tingdene Boat Sales, said: “We already represent an extremely strong stable of new boat brands and Cranchi is the perfect fit for us across our network of 10 sales offices. My team and I are very excited at the potential of such a broadly-based range of very high quality cruisers and motor yachts joining the Tingdene portfolio.

Cranchi T36 Crossover
Cranchi T36 Crossover

“Cranchi offers many opportunities to meet any customer requirement. It is very encouraging to have such strong opportunities to progress new owners through the range as their ambitions and opportunities widen.”

Look out for more details on the site regarding the whole range. Plus, keep an eye out for the arrival in May of our first two new models in stock. The Cranchi Endurance 30 and Cranchi Z 35 Cruiser.

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