Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2013 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 and the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2013 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2013 measures 48,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 17,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 at 31,3 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2013 tips the scales at 327 lbs — 316 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 at 11 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 2012 carries a rated maximum of 320 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2013 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 35 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2013. 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 48 Cantius 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2013 at 48,5 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
Model48 Cantius
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail31.40 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet31.25
Length - Feet48.5
Length overall - Meters9.57
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches377
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam10 ft. (3 m)
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches174
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches42
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]48 ft. 6 in. (14.8 m)
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.327
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - kg14832.46
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 8 in. (4.5 m)
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Meters4.47
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches15
Weight - DetailDiesel: 11,000 lbs. (4,990 kg) Gas: 10,300 lbs. (4,672 kg)
Weight - Detail32,700 lbs. (14,832 kg)
Height - Inches144
Height - Inches176
Body / Hull
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makeVolvo
Engine model5.7 GXi SX
Engine modelIPS
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
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 - Detail350 gal. (1,514 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)