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Bowrider

Chris Craft Calypso 26

The Chris Craft Calypso 26 is a bowrider with a 8.08 m length overall and a 2.64 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers more than its rivals

  • The heaviest of its group3,107 kgweight, often a sign of a better ride in choprivals: 1,996 to 2,170 kg
  • The largest fuel tank534 Llarge carrying capacity, long-range vocationrivals: 250 to 280 L
  • Highest rated (plate) power400 hpbuilder's ceiling, engine(s) not includedrivals: 225 to 350 hp

Where it offers less

  • Lowest certified capacity8 peoplerivals: 10 to 12 people

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
8.08 m
Beam
2.64 m
Max power
400 hp
Number of engines
2
Persons
8
Dry weight
3,107 kg
Fuel
534 L
Water tank
59 L
Deadrise
21 °
Model year
2016

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Calypso 26 against Cranchi E26 Rider · Bayliner D22, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicCalypso 26Cranchi E26 RiderBayliner D22
Length overall m8.087.857.37
Beam m2.642.492.59
Persons people81210
Max power hp400350225
Dry weight kg3,1072,1701,996
Fuel L534280250
Deadrise °21n/a18

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Technical specifications

Draft0.457 m
Air draft2.9 m

Usage programmes

Family / cruisingTow sports (ski, wakeboard, tube)Fishing

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