Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 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 420 Sports Coupe 2008 measures 43,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 12,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2007 at 31,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 tips the scales at 23 500 lbs - 12 800 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2007 at 10 700 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 280 CXi Express 2007 carries a rated maximum of 225 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 carries 300 gallons versus 100 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 at 43,0 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
Model420 Sports Coupe
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3 m)
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Inches120
Beam - Inches162
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Draft [drive up] - DetailStern: 20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail41 in. (1 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters1.04
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [drive up] inches41
Draft [max] - DetailStern: 35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - DetailDiesel: 10,700 lbs. (4,854 kg) Gas: 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg4853.43
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - lbs.10700
Weight - lbs.23500
Height - DetailKeel to Arch: 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 - Meters13.1
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet43
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 0 in. (9.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 0 in. (13.1 m)
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16℃
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
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 - Gal100
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max225 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity25 gal. (95 l)
Water capacity80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal20
Holding tank capacity - Gal50