Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2011 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 415 Express Motoryacht 2011 measures 42,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 10,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 at 32,0 feet (2006). At 122 lbs and 32 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.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2011 at 42,5 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
Model415 Express Motoryacht
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches164
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. (4.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Draft [drive up] - DetailStern: 21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailStern: 36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - DetailDiesel: 12,200 lbs. (5,534 kg) Gas: 11,500 lbs. (5,216 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 32,000 lbs. (14,515 kg) Gas: 29,000 lbs. (13,154 kg)
Weight - kg5533.82
Weight - kg14514.94
Weight - lbs.122
Weight - lbs.32
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 12 ft. 0 in. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Meters4.98
Height - Inches144
Height - Inches196
Length - Meters9.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet42.5
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 3 in. (9.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 6 in. (13 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail380 gal. (1,438 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 25 gal. (95 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Headnot available
HeadVacuFlush® with holding tank
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement