Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 vs Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 against a semi displacement Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2008 measures 46,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 14,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 at 31,3 feet (2011). At 11 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 2008 tops out at 480 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 carries 125 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2008. 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 2008 at 46,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 at 31,3 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
Model460 Express
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. (3 m)
Beam14 ft. (4.3 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Draft [max] - Detail36 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: 11,000 lbs. (4,990 kg) Gas: 10,300 lbs. (4,672 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 27,000 lbs. (12,247 kg) Gas: 25,500 lbs. (11,567 kg)
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - kg12246.98
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.27
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. (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 - Feet31.25
Length - Feet46
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 3 in. (9.5 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 9 in. (14.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters14.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (473 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeV-drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 480 hp (358 kW)
Operational Info
HeadElectric with holding tank
Headnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 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: 23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Holding tank capacity - Gal5