Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 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 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 measures 42,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 10,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 at 31,3 feet (2012). At 11 lbs and 25 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 310 Express 2012 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 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 310 Express 2012 carries 125 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 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
Model385 Express Motoryacht
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail31.40 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet31.25
Length - Feet42
Length overall - Meters9.57
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches377
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam10 ft. (3 m)
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches164
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft Min1.90 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement11499.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 3 in. (9.5 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 2 in. (12.9 m)
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - kg11339.8
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 15 ft. 8 in. (4.8 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m)
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Meters5.61
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters4.78
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches188
Weight - DetailDiesel: 11,000 lbs. (4,990 kg) Gas: 10,300 lbs. (4,672 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 25,000 lbs. (11,340 kg) Gas: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg)
Height - Inches144
Height - Inches221
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7 GXi SX
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine Model5.7 GXi SX
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower320 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (473 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity68 gal. (257 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Holding tank capacity - Gal51
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters193.06
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 51 gal. (193 l)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)