Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 39 Express Coupe 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 39 Express Coupe 2021 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 39 Express Coupe 2021 measures 39,3 feet overall (2021), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 at 31,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 39 Express Coupe 2021 tips the scales at 20 000 lbs — 19 999 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 at 1 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.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 39 Express Coupe 2021 at 39,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 at 31,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeCruisers Yachts
Makenot available
Model280 CXi Express
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.0 m)
Beam12.80 ft
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters3.9
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches154
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailStern: 20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailStern: 35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail4.20 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.28
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches50
Weight - DetailGas: 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 10 ft. 8 in. (3.3 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.25
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches128
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters9.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet39.3
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 0 in. (9.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail39.30 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters11.98
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches472
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min3.10 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement20000.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Twin Gas 4.3 GXi SX, 225 hp (168 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters870.64
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity25 gal. (95 l)
Water capacity7
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower