Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2013 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 2013 at 31,3 feet (2013). 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.
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 2013 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 Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. (3 m)
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches164
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 15 ft. 8 in. (4.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters4.78
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches188
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
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)
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.25
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
Height - Inches144
Height - Inches221
Length - Feet31.25
Length - Feet42
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)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (473 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity68 gal. (257 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 51 gal. (193 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters193.06
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Holding tank capacity - Gal51