Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 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 447 Sport Sedan 2010 measures 45,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 13,2 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 447 Sport Sedan 2010 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 173 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 447 Sport Sedan 2010 tops out at 435 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 447 Sport Sedan 2010 carries 37 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2010 at 45,2 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
Model447 Sport Sedan
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches174
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Meters4.98
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Inches196
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] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches48
Weight - DetailDiesel: 12,200 lbs. (5,534 kg) Gas: 11,500 lbs. (5,216 kg)
Weight - Detail29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg)
Weight - kg5533.82
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.122
Weight - lbs.295
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 12 ft. 0 in. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Meters5.69
Height - Inches144
Height - Inches224
Length - Meters9.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet45.17
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 3 in. (9.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal. (1,401 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 435 hp (324 kW)
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: 48 gal. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Holding tank capacity - Gal48
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement