Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 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 360 Express 2009 measures 38,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 at 32,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 tips the scales at 233 lbs — 111 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 at 122 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 360 Express 2009 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 carries 15 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 at 38,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 at 32,0 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
Model300 Express
Model360 Express
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches15
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. (3.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Meters3.35
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Inches132
Draft [drive up] - DetailStern: 21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail36 in. 91 cm
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] meters0.91
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inches36
Draft [max] - DetailStern: 36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. 1.04 m
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - DetailDiesel: 12,200 lbs. (5,534 kg) Gas: 11,500 lbs. (5,216 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,300 lbs. (10,569 kg) Gas: 20,000 lbs. (9,071 kg)
Weight - kg5533.82
Weight - kg10568.69
Weight - lbs.122
Weight - lbs.233
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 12 ft. 0 in. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Arch: 12 ft. 8 in. (3.9 m)
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Meters3.86
Height - Inches144
Height - Inches152
Length - Meters9.8
Length - Meters11.6
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet38
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 3 in. (9.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 375 hp (280 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity64 gal. (242 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 25 gal. (95 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee