Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2010 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 390 Sports Coupe 2010 measures 40,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 9,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 at 31,0 feet (2006). At 1 lbs and 22 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2010 tops out at 420 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 1 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2010 at 40,2 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
MakeCruisers Yachts
Model280 CXi Express
Model390 Sports Coupe
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.0 m)
Beam13 ft. (4 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Draft [drive up] - DetailStern: 20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail39 in. (1 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.99
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches39
Draft [max] - DetailStern: 35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (1.14 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches45
Weight - DetailGas: 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg) Gas: 20,500 lbs. (9,299 kg)
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.22
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 10 ft. 8 in. (3.3 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 12 ft. 4 in. (3.8 m)
Height - Meters3.25
Height - Meters3.76
Height - Inches128
Height - Inches148
Length - Meters9.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet40.17
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 0 in. (9.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 2 in. (12.2 m)
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 - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 420 hp (313 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity25 gal. (95 l)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters208.2
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal55
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement