Motor Yacht — Cruising: Croatia

Brown Sugar

Name: Brown Sugar
Brand: Cranchi
Availability: InStock

A sleek 2017 Cranchi M44 HT offering two elegant cabins, twin Volvo engines, and effortless Adriatic cruising at up to 30 knots.

5 guests2 cabins13.8m2 crew

From €10,500 – €11,500 / week

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Her Story

Brown Sugar is a sophisticated Cranchi M44 HT motor yacht, built in 2017 by the celebrated Italian yard Cranchi — a name synonymous with refined engineering and elegant Mediterranean design. Stretching 13.82 metres overall with a beam of 4.06 metres and a draft of just 0.96 metres, she carries the hallmarks of a vessel conceived equally for spirited performance and gracious living.

Powered by twin Volvo engines developing a combined 660 HP, Brown Sugar delivers a confident cruising speed of 22 knots and is capable of reaching a maximum of 30 knots — placing the most secluded coves and distant anchorages of the Adriatic firmly within reach. Her fuel consumption of approximately 140 litres per hour reflects the purposeful character of her twin-shaft drivetrain, designed for guests who value both swiftness and reliability at sea.

The vessel's signature Hard Top Bimini — fitted with a large opening soft section — defines her deck architecture, offering sheltered outdoor living without sacrificing the sense of open air and sea breeze that defines the finest Adriatic days. Her teak cockpit provides a warm, tactile social space, while the hydraulic gangway and bathing platform ensure seamless connection to the sea at every anchorage.

Homeported in Split on Croatia's storied West Coast, Brown Sugar is ideally positioned to explore the Dalmatian archipelago — from the medieval lanes of Hvar to the emerald channels of Šibenik — with a professional crew of two attending to every detail of the voyage.

The Onboard Experience

Performance and Pleasure, Perfectly Balanced

Where Italian engineering meets the crystal waters of the Adriatic.

Brown Sugar has been thoughtfully equipped to deliver the full spectrum of comfort and recreation aboard a premium sport cruiser. On deck, her teak cockpit forms the natural social heart of the vessel — a convivial space for alfresco dining, sundowners, and the easy rhythms of life at anchor. A built-in grill, barbecue, and plancha invite leisurely long lunches as the Croatian coastline unfolds around you, while the electric anchor windlass and hydraulic gangway ensure arrivals and departures are always effortless.

Below decks, the air conditioning and generator guarantee a perfectly climate-controlled environment regardless of the summer heat, complemented by shore power connection, a water heater, and full heating for cooler shoulder-season passages. The wet bar provides a dedicated space for refreshment, while the flat-screen TV ensures evenings at anchor can be as lively or as restful as guests desire. Navigation is handled via a GPS chart plotter and bow thruster at the helm station, and a VHF radio ensures safety communications at all times. The electric toilet and fully appointed galley — featuring an oven and refrigerator — complete a specification designed for genuine comfort at sea.

Guest Accommodation

Two Cabins, One Seamless Escape

Intimate, well-appointed quarters that invite you to truly unwind.

Brown Sugar accommodates up to five guests across two well-appointed cabins, each served by its own private en-suite toilet — ensuring a sense of privacy and ease for all aboard. The cabin layout reflects Cranchi's characteristic attention to space and light, with considered joinery and quality fittings that speak to the Italian builder's heritage in crafting interiors that feel as refined as they are practical.

A dining table within the interior saloon provides a social focal point for meals and evening gatherings, while the compact yet fully functional galley ensures that the on-board hostess — available as an optional addition to the crew — can attend to every culinary detail with ease. Climate control is provided throughout, so each cabin maintains a comfortable temperature whether moored in a sun-drenched bay or underway in the evening breeze.

2 Cabins·5 Guests

Cruising Regions

The Waters She Calls Home

Discover the incomparable beauty of Croatia.

Croatia

The Adriatic’s Best-Kept Secret

Homeported in Split — the beating heart of the Dalmatian coast — Brown Sugar is perfectly placed to unlock the most captivating cruising grounds in the Adriatic. From the UNESCO-listed old city just steps from the marina, guests can depart within moments for the pine-fringed shores of Brač, the lavender fields and vivid nightlife of Hvar, or the unspoiled anchorages of Vis, where crystalline bays await those willing to venture a little further offshore.

With a maximum speed of 30 knots and a shallow draft of under one metre, Brown Sugar moves nimbly through the island channels and hidden coves that define Croatia's extraordinary coastline — reaching secluded spots that larger vessels simply cannot access. The Kornati archipelago, Šibenik's medieval waterways, and the dramatic cliffs of the Makarska Riviera are all within comfortable day-cruise range, making every morning an invitation to a new discovery along one of the world's great sailing coasts.

Cruising Grounds

Dalmatian CoastDubrovnik RivieraSplit & HvarKornati IslandsIstria

May to September

Highlights

Brač Golden HornVis IslandŠolta VineyardsPakleni IslandsDubrovnik Old TownElafiti IslandsCavtat BayLokrum IslandDiocletian’s PalaceHvar TownStari Grad PlainBlue CaveKornati National ParkTelašćica Nature ParkDugi Otok CliffsSakarun BeachRovinj Old TownBrijuni IslandsPula ArenaLim Fjord

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Her Moments Caught in Light

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