Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011 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 540 Sports Coupe 2011 measures 52,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 20,3 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 540 Sports Coupe 2011 tips the scales at 42 000 lbs - 29 800 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2007 at 12 200 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 540 Sports Coupe 2011 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 540 Sports Coupe 2011 carries 500 gallons versus 150 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 540 Sports Coupe 2011 at 52,3 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
Model540 Sports Coupe
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches186
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] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - DetailDiesel: 12,200 lbs. (5,534 kg) Gas: 11,500 lbs. (5,216 kg)
Weight - Detail42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - kg5533.82
Weight - kg19050.86
Weight - lbs.12200
Weight - lbs.42000
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 12 ft. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Meters5
Height - Inches144
Height - Inches197
Length - Meters9.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet52.25
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 3 in. (9.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal150
Fuel tank capacity - Gal500
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Triple
Engine max320 hp
Engine maxTriple, 435 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 25 gal. (95 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Holding tank capacity - Gal75