The Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 300 CXi Express 2007 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story: intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 at 31,0 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 300 CXi Express 2007 at 31,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 300 CXi Express 2007 tips the scales at 10 700 lbs - 700 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 at 10 000 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Cruisers Yachts 300 CXi Express 2007 tops out at 270 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 300 CXi Express 2007 carries 125 gallons versus 100 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.