Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 395 Motoryacht 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 395 Motoryacht 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 395 Motoryacht 2007 measures 42,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2007 at 31,0 feet (2007). At 107 lbs and 25 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 420 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 395 Motoryacht 2007 has a 195-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2007's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 1 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 395 Motoryacht 2007 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2007 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
Model395 Motoryacht
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3 m)
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches164
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 15 ft. 8 in. (4.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Meters4.78
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Inches188
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] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - DetailDiesel: 10,700 lbs. (4,854 kg) Gas: 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 25,000 lbs. (11,340 kg) Gas: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg)
Weight - kg4853.43
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - lbs.107
Weight - lbs.25
Height - DetailKeel to Arch: 10 ft. 8 in. (3.3 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m)
Height - Meters3.25
Height - Meters5.61
Height - Inches128
Height - Inches221
Length - Meters9.4
Length - Meters12.9
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet42
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 0 in. (9.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 2 in. (12.9 m)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
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
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max225 hp
Engine max420 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity25 gal. (95 l)
Water capacity68 gal. (257 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 51 gal. (193 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters193.06
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal51