Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 at 35,0 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 at 38,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 tips the scales at 233 lbs — 219 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 at 14 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 360 Express 2009 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 at 38,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 at 35,0 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
Model320 Express
Model360 Express
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.4 m)
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches135
Beam - Inches15
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 9 ft. 5 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. (3.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.87
Bridge clearance - Meters3.35
Bridge clearance - Inches113
Bridge clearance - Inches132
Draft [drive up] - DetailStern: 24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail36 in. 91 cm
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters0.91
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches36
Draft [max] - DetailStern: 35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. 1.04 m
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - DetailDiesel: 14,000 lbs. (6,350 kg) Gas: 13,500 lbs. (6,123 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,300 lbs. (10,569 kg) Gas: 20,000 lbs. (9,071 kg)
Weight - kg6350.29
Weight - kg10568.69
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.233
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Arch: 12 ft. 8 in. (3.9 m)
Height - Meters3.48
Height - Meters3.86
Height - Inches137
Height - Inches152
Length - Meters10.9
Length - Meters11.6
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet38
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 9 in. (10.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 375 hp (280 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Water capacity64 gal. (242 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee