DOMINUS - Cranchi FOR SALE

Dominus shows in near-new condition, presenting far younger than her vintage. With just under 400 hours on twin Volvo Penta D11 700 hp diesels with pod drives, she stands out as a superb value in today’s Motor Yacht market. Expertly crafted and elegantly finished, Dominus delivers agile, stylish, and confident cruising—an impressive Luxury Cruiser and Sport Yacht with IPS Pod Drive and Joystick Docking.

As noted by Boats.com, this Cranchi achieves roughly 30% better fuel economy than similar inboard-powered boats, with lively acceleration, a quiet ride, and effortless maneuvering via the helm joystick. The centerline helm is a highlight, featuring two sleek bucket seats for a commanding, comfortable run—true Express Cruiser performance.

2023 work:

• Replaced inner and outer seals on pod driveshafts
• Air conditioning serviced and recharged
• Galley refrigerator serviced and recharged
• Hull polished and waxed
• Superstructure buffed and waxed
• Engine-room fire-suppression system recertified; all extinguishers replaced
• All new smoke/CO detectors
• New freshwater pump
• New bilge pump sensor
• Autopilot serviced
• Bottom painted

Exterior

A sophisticated Motor Yacht in the Express Cruiser and Sport Yacht class, Dominus presents an exterior designed for effortless days on the water. The metallic gray topsides paired with black bottom paint underline the sleek lines of her FRP construction, which integrates an opening hull portlight and large fixed hull ports for light below. A large hydraulic lifting swim platform carries removable dinghy chocks and an integrated swim ladder, with a lift capacity of approximately eight hundred eighty pounds, making water access and tender handling simple. Protection comes from a composite rub rail capped by a stainless steel chafe strip for durability.

On deck, the white gelcoat surface features molded non-skid for secure footing, while high molded bulwarks and a stainless steel bow rail provide confidence when going forward. Stainless steel holders for six fenders and a life ring are integrated into the bow rail. Teak decking spans the aft decks, swim platform, and foredeck for a warm, refined feel. Generous sun pad areas sit aft of the pilothouse and on the foredeck; the aft pad is shaded by a retractable awning, while the forward pad adds an adjustable backrest, a folding bimini, separate stereo controls, and speakers. An oversized garage beneath the aft sun pad stores a dinghy or water-sports gear and gives excellent access to the engine room for service. There is dedicated liferaft storage under the port steps from the swim platform and a separate entrance to the crew cabin from the aft deck. Hardware includes stainless steel bow, stern, and midship cleats; stainless steel stern chocks with Lofrans electric winches for stern lines or a stern anchor; and stainless steel handrails on the forward trunk cabin. A large forepeak with port and starboard access hatches offers organized storage for fenders and extra lines, plus access to the chain locker.

The pilothouse is the social heart of this coupe-style cruiser, with expansive views and the ability to open to the elements by retracting the sunroof and opening the aft enclosure, or to stay quiet and climate controlled when desired. Large fixed side windows and a forward windshield deliver excellent visibility and daylight. Teak decking with white caulking runs throughout. Aft, a spacious seating area surrounds a teak table that folds open to double in size. To starboard, the wet bar includes a sink, Isotherm icemaker, refrigerator, and thoughtful storage. The removable aft enclosure (upgraded in twenty eighteen) complements a flat-screen TV on a lift and a Fusion MS-RA205 stereo with docking station. Forward, the helm is set beside the companionway, with two large custom helm seats and a reclining lounge outboard. A folding footrest sits beneath the helm seat, and the custom dash provides an adjustable steering wheel, engine controls, navigation and systems electronics, and two drink holders. A large pantograph windshield wiper clears the view, and a substantial hatch in the cabin sole provides convenient day access to the engine room. This is open-air cruising made easy—with IPS pod drive and Joystick Docking making every arrival smooth.

Electronics

Well equipped for confident coastal cruising, this Express Cruiser carries a clean, integrated electronics suite. On the cabin top sit a Raymarine eighteen‑inch radome, a VHF antenna, and a loud hailer to keep you connected and aware. At the helm, a Raymarine E120 Wide HybridTouch color chartplotter anchors the navigation, paired with a Raymarine ST70 autopilot and a Raymarine Ray240 VHF with hailer. Engine data is crystal clear on two Volvo seven‑inch color engine displays, while the Humphree interceptor trim control system keeps the ride level and efficient. A Lofrans remote chain counter display and a ship’s compass round out the essentials, and a depth transducer in the hull feeds accurate bottom readings to the helm.

Mechanical Systems

Performance and reliability come from two Volvo D11 IPS‑900 seven‑hundred‑horsepower engines on IPS pod drives, showing three hundred ninety‑six hours as of January two thousand twenty‑four. A twelve‑kilowatt Fischer Panda 15000i generator provides quiet shipboard power, and the engine room is protected by an automatic fire‑suppression system. This Sport Yacht’s IPS and Joystick Docking deliver precise handling, low-speed control, and efficient cruising.

Engine systems are specified for clean running and safety, with Volvo primary fuel filters and water separators, plus automatic fuel‑shutoff solenoids that engage when the engines are turned off. Pumps and plumbing are equally robust: Whale grey‑water sumps discharge showers and air‑conditioning condensate overboard; a Whale Gulper with hose and fitting lets you vacuum residual bilge water in the engine space; two Whale freshwater pumps with accumulator tanks ensure steady pressure; three Whale automatic bilge pumps include manual override; and two emergency manual bilge pumps add redundancy.

Comfort systems match the caliber of a luxury Motor Yacht. A Dometic Condaria chiller provides reverse‑cycle air conditioning and heating with dedicated zones in each cabin, the main salon, and the pilothouse. Hot water comes from an Isotherm ten‑gallon tank heated by AC power and the port engine. A pressure‑regulated city‑water inlet at the transom simplifies dockside living, and a hot/cold deck shower at the swim platform is perfect after a swim.

Electrical System

The electrical installation is organized for intuitive use and quiet reliability. The main distribution panel is positioned at the top of the companionway from the pilot salon to the lower salon and includes battery meters, remote battery switches, AC and DC breakers with indicator lights, and the generator control panel. The twenty‑four‑volt DC system features a dedicated distribution panel with additional battery switches and breakers in the engine room, a Mastervolt 24/40‑3 charger serving both house and start batteries, and an emergency parallel switch. The twelve‑volt DC system adds its own battery switch, further switches and breakers in the engine room, a twelve‑volt battery maintainer for the generator battery, and another emergency parallel switch. Shore power is handled by a two‑hundred‑thirty‑volt AC distribution panel, a fifty‑amp shore‑power inlet on the port quarter of the transom, a fifty‑amp cord with powered reel, and a galvanic isolator—exactly what you want on a modern Express Cruiser.

Design

Cranchi’s collaboration with designer Christian Grande blends creativity, breadth of vision, and disciplined detail. From an early age, Grande earned recognition among the leading names in yacht design, and here his work evolves the concepts, hull forms, and volume studies developed by the Cranchi Research & Development team. The brief is simple and demanding: imagine the ideal yachting experience where an experienced, value‑savvy owner feels fully satisfied. That means seeing the big picture while refining every touchpoint, impressing and surprising without chasing fads—delivering style that is genuinely refined rather than merely trendy. The result fits perfectly with a luxury Motor Yacht and Express Cruiser ethos: timeless lines, efficient spaces, and a sense of ease at sea.

Accommodations

Inside, the atmosphere is modern and welcoming, with light wood bulkheads, off‑white surfaces, fabric‑wrapped panels, wood soles, and deep brown and black accents. Large hull ports—both opening and fixed—flood the interior with daylight, complemented by well‑placed lighting after dark. Beyond the cabins below, the pilothouse above serves as an additional living area that blurs inside and outside, creating a natural space for entertaining on a Motor Yacht designed for travel and relaxation. Climate control runs throughout via reverse‑cycle air conditioning and heat, and individual Fusion stereo systems tailor the soundtrack in each space.

The galley sits centrally at the base of the companionway steps, perfectly placed to serve the lower dining area and the upper pilothouse and cockpit. Dark paneling contrasts with white work surfaces for a clean, contemporary look. Equipment includes a Schot two‑burner electric cooktop with vent system above, a polished stainless‑steel sink with single‑lever hot/cold faucet, a General Electric microwave oven, and an Edgestar dishwasher. Cold storage is generous with two Isotherm refrigerators, one with a small freezer. Lockers and drawers provide organized stowage with dedicated space for dishware and utensils, while an opening portlight brings extra daylight and ventilation along with bright overhead lighting.

Opposite and just forward of the galley to starboard, the salon is a modern dining and lounging area with structured seating, table, TV, and a marine stereo system. Details include overhead lighting, outboard shelf storage, a Samsung flat screen mounted on the forward bulkhead, and a Fusion MS‑AV600 stereo with DVD player and Fusion marine speakers. Two stainless‑steel opening portlights with pleated blinds offer fresh air and privacy, and there is useful storage under the settees.

The forward VIP cabin delivers a generous walk‑around centerline queen berth with a fitted duvet, excellent visibility through fixed ports to port and starboard, and clever mirrored surfaces that amplify light and the perception of space. Just aft and to port is the VIP head, which also serves as the guest/day head with an additional entrance from the salon. In the cabin you will find overhead lighting, an overhead opening hatch with an integrated retractable screen and shade for more light and airflow, large fixed portlights to port and starboard with adjustable blinds, and reading lights at the head of the bed on both sides. Storage includes a bureau and lockers to port and large hanging lockers with shelves to starboard, while a Samsung flat screen is mounted on the aft bulkhead. The head features overhead lighting, a Vacuflush toilet, solid‑surface countertops, a rectangular surface‑mounted vessel sink with single‑lever hot/cold faucet, a separate shower stall with a rain‑shower‑style shower head, lockers above and below the counters, and an opening portlight for additional light and ventilation.

The guest cabin, just aft to starboard from the companionway, makes smart use of every inch with offset upper and lower single berths, overhead lighting, an opening portlight, storage in lockers below the berths, and pocket storage aft and inboard. Its close proximity to the VIP/day head keeps mornings easy for family or guests.

Continuing aft past the guest cabin and additional salon stowage brings you to the owner’s cabin: a spacious retreat with a large queen berth and nightstands on both sides. Lighting is thoughtful, with reading lights at the head of the bed fore and aft, and natural light pours in from large hull ports on both sides along with two opening port lights. A settee and large bureau sit opposite the berth. On the aft bulkhead, a Samsung flat screen TV is mounted on an adjustable bracket beside a full‑length mirror, and a Fusion stereo with speakers sets the mood. Storage includes a hanging locker with shelves, and valuables are secured in an Indel B personal safe. The ensuite head mirrors the VIP finish with overhead lighting, a Vacuflush toilet, solid‑surface countertops, a surface‑mounted sink with single‑lever hot/cold faucet, a separate shower stall with a rain‑shower‑style shower head, and lockers above and below. Altogether, these accommodations embody the ease and comfort expected of a premium Express Cruiser.

Entertainment System

Music and movies flow throughout the yacht with Bluetooth‑compatible Fusion stereo systems and Fusion speakers in every zone. Control heads are placed in each cabin, the main salon, the pilothouse, and even at the forward sun pad, so the mood always matches the moment. Samsung flat‑screen TVs are fitted in all cabins, the main salon, and the pilothouse, and satellite TV keeps favorite channels close at hand—ideal amenities for a luxury Motor Yacht and Sport Yacht.

Ground Tackle

Anchoring is handled by a Lofrans electric windlass with digital control and a chain counter at the helm, giving precise feedback from the cockpit. A stainless steel anchor roller carries a sixty‑six‑pound stainless steel Bruce anchor backed by one hundred ten feet of twelve‑millimeter chain rode—reliable, straightforward gear befitting a capable Express Cruiser.