Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS OB 2021: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS OB 2021 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 42 GLS OB 2021 measures 43,1 feet overall (2021), giving it roughly 11,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2013 at 31,3 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS OB 2021 tips the scales at 24 767 lbs - 13 767 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2013 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 42 GLS OB 2021 tops out at 400 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2013 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS OB 2021 carries 384 gallons versus 125 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS OB 2021 at 43,1 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
Makenot available
Model310 Express
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. (3 m)
Beam12.11 ft
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters3.69
Beam - Inches120
Beam - Inches145
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches120
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail4.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.4
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches55
Weight - DetailDiesel: 11,000 lbs. (4,990 kg) Gas: 10,300 lbs. (4,672 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.11000
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. (3.7 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches144
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet31.25
Length - Feet43.11
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 3 in. (9.5 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail43.11 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters13.14
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches517
Displacementnot available
Displacement24767.00 lbs
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1453.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal384
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeoutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower400 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Horsepower400 hp
Engine 3 Drive Typenot available
Engine 3 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity50
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower