Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2012 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 48 Cantius 2012 measures 48,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 16,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2007 at 32,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2012 tips the scales at 327 lbs — 205 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2007 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 310 Express 2007 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2012 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 48 Cantius 2012 carries 35 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2012 at 48,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2007 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
Model310 Express
Model48 Cantius
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
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 - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Inches15
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 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 - Detail32,700 lbs. (14,832 kg)
Weight - kg5533.82
Weight - kg14832.46
Weight - lbs.122
Weight - lbs.327
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 12 ft. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 8 in. (4.5 m)
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Meters4.47
Height - Inches144
Height - Inches176
Length - Meters9.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet48.5
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 3 in. (9.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]48 ft. 6 in. (14.8 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelIPS
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity80 gal. (303 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