Both the Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2009 and the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2009 at 31,0 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 at 31,3 ft. At 11 000 lbs and 11 000 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 300 Express 2009 carries a rated maximum of 270 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 125 gal and 125 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.