Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 is a deep-V design and the Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 540 Sports Coupe 2011 measures 52,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 21,0 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 540 Sports Coupe 2011 tips the scales at 42 000 lbs - 31 000 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 at 11 000 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 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 125 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012. 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 540 Sports Coupe 2011 wasn't available.
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 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
Model540 Sports Coupe
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail31.40 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet31.25
Length - Feet52.25
Length overall - Meters9.57
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches377
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam10 ft. (3 m)
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches120
Beam - Inches186
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches44
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]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Weight - lbs.11000
Weight - lbs.42000
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - kg19050.86
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Meters5
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches120
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Weight - DetailDiesel: 11,000 lbs. (4,990 kg) Gas: 10,300 lbs. (4,672 kg)
Weight - Detail42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Height - Inches144
Height - Inches197
Body / Hull
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal500
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Engine model5.7 GXi SX
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower320 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Triple
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 - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTriple, 435 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 75 gal. (284 l)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)