Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 against a semi displacement Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2010 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 560 Express 2010 measures 58,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 26,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2012 at 31,3 feet (2012). At 11 lbs and 46 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 715 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2010 has a 395-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 65 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2010. 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 560 Express 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2010 at 58,0 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
Model560 Express
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail31.40 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet31.25
Length - Feet58
Length overall - Meters9.57
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches377
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam10 ft. (3 m)
Beam16 ft. (4.9 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches46
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]58 ft. (17.7 m)
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - kg20865.23
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 7 in. (4.1 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 7 in. (5.1 m)
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Meters5.05
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters4.14
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches163
Weight - DetailDiesel: 11,000 lbs. (4,990 kg) Gas: 10,300 lbs. (4,672 kg)
Weight - Detail46,000 lbs. (20,865 kg)
Height - Inches144
Height - Inches199
Body / Hull
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2460.52
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 typeV-drive
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 - Detail650 gal. (2,461 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 715 hp (533 kW)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity149 gal. (564 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)