Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2009 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2009 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2006 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 560 Express 2006 measures 58,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 27,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2009 at 31,0 feet (2009). At 11 lbs and 46 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 560 Express 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2009 carries 125 gallons versus 65 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 560 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 560 Express 2006 at 58,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2009 at 31,0 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
Model560 Express
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. (3 m)
Beam16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches192
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 13 ft. 7 in. (4.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters4.14
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches163
Draft [drive up] - Detail24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - DetailDiesel: 11,000 lbs. (4,990 kg) Gas: 10,300 lbs. (4,672 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 46,000 lbs. (20,865 kg)
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - kg20865.23
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.46
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 7 in. (5.1 m)
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Meters5.05
Height - Inches144
Height - Inches199
Length - Meters9.5
Length - Meters17.7
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet58
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 3 in. (9.5 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]58 ft. 0 in. (17.7 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (473 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail650 gal. (2,461 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2460.52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxTwin 270 hp (201 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity149 gal. (564 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Holding tank capacity - Gal1