The history of Cranchi began in 1866 in Bellagio, on the shores of Lake Como, where Giovanni Cranchi opened a small workshop for building and repairing wooden rowing boats for local fishermen.

With steadily increasing demand, the company expanded production in the 1930s and introduced its first series of motor and sailing boats. Forty years later, the shipyard embraced a new material for hull construction—fiberglass—launching its first composite model, the Cranchi Pilotina 4.85. This model became iconic among water recreation enthusiasts, with 1,600 hulls sold in just six years.

In 2022, Cranchi expanded its operations by opening a subsidiary, Cranchi Cares Sardinia, in Cala Saccaia. This facility provides pre-sale preparation for new yachts, refit services for used yachts, and dry storage for clients' boats.

Cranchi's main production facilities are located on the shores of Lake Como in Lombardy, spread across two advanced plants, both equipped with a unified automated yacht construction system:

PIANTEDO 1 – A 70,000-square-meter facility (with 36,000 square meters of covered space) dedicated to the production of boats up to 14 meters. This site houses the company's headquarters, design and research departments, testing center, and main warehouses.
   
SEVENTY PLANT 4 – A 140,000-square-meter facility (with 30,000 square meters of covered space) focused on building yachts up to 24 meters.

Additionally, Cranchi operates: Darsena Bellagio – A marina on the Adriatic coast in San Giorgio di Nogaro, offering 100 berths and 2,400 square meters of covered space. A yacht refitting center on the island of Sardinia, dedicated to the customization and upgrade of Cranchi yachts.

Cranchi offers its clients 12 yacht models ranging from 7 to 24 meters across 8 distinct collections:

• FLAGSHIP – Featuring the 25-meter motor yacht Settantotto 78.
• Flybridge – A series of flybridge yachts including the CINQUANTATRE 53, SESSANTADUE 62, and SESSANTASETTE 67 models, ranging from 16 to 20 meters.
• CORSA – A high-speed day yacht with a sportbridge, the SESSANTASETTE 67 CORSA.
• SOFT TOP – An 18-meter cruiser, the 60 ST.
• HARD TOP – Cruising boats with hardtops, ranging from 14 to 19 meters.
• SPORT CRUISER – The 11-meter Z35, a sporty day cruiser.
• LUXURY TENDER – A series of luxury tenders ranging from 7 to 19 meters.
• DAY CRUISER – The E30 ENDURANCE day cruiser, originally introduced in the 1980s and continuously updated with modern technologies.

Cranchi provides customers with extensive options for personalizing their yacht, offering a wide selection of paints and finishing materials. The design, crafted by renowned designer Christian Grande, ensures that each yacht exudes refined elegance and Italian style.