Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 460 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 460 Express 2009 measures 46,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 at 32,0 feet (2006). At 122 lbs and 27 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 Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2009 tops out at 480 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 4 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 460 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 460 Express 2009 at 46,0 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
Model460 Express
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam14 ft. (4.3 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Inches157
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: 27,000 lbs. (12,247 kg) Gas: 25,500 lbs. (11,567 kg)
Weight - kg5533.82
Weight - kg12246.98
Weight - lbs.122
Weight - lbs.27
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 12 ft. 0 in. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 15 ft. 7 in. (4.7 m)
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Meters4.75
Height - Inches144
Height - Inches187
Length - Meters9.8
Length - Meters14.2
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet46
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches9
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 3 in. (9.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 9 in. (14.2 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeV-drive
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 480 hp (358 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity79 gal. (299 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 25 gal. (95 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement