Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 against a semi displacement Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2009 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 310 Express 2012 measures 31,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 27,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2009 at 4,0 feet (2009). At 11 lbs and 22 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 420 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2009 has a 100-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012's 320-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 carries 125 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2009. 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 390 Sports Coupe 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 at 31,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2009 at 4,0 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
Model390 Sports Coupe
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail31.40 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet31.25
Length - Feet4
Length overall - Meters9.57
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches377
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam10 ft. (3 m)
Beam13 ft. (4 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches156
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (1.14 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches45
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]40 ft. 2 in. (12.2 m)
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - kg9979.02
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 12 ft. 4 in. (3.8 m)
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Meters3.76
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Weight - DetailDiesel: 11,000 lbs. (4,990 kg) Gas: 10,300 lbs. (4,672 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg) Gas: 20,500 lbs. (9,299 kg)
Height - Inches144
Height - Inches148
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail39 in. (1 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.99
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches39
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
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 typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
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)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 420 hp (313 kW)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Holding tank capacity - Gal55
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters208.2
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 55 gal. (208 l)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)