Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2012 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 415 Express Motoryacht 2012 measures 42,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 7,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 at 35,0 feet (2006). At 14 lbs and 32 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 415 Express Motoryacht 2012 at 42,5 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
Model415 Express Motoryacht
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.4 m)
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Inches135
Beam - Inches164
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 9 ft. 5 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. (4.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.87
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Inches113
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Draft [drive up] - DetailStern: 24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailStern: 35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - DetailDiesel: 14,000 lbs. (6,350 kg) Gas: 13,500 lbs. (6,123 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 32,000 lbs. (14,515 kg) Gas: 29,000 lbs. (13,154 kg)
Weight - kg6350.29
Weight - kg14514.94
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.32
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Height - Meters3.48
Height - Meters4.98
Height - Inches137
Height - Inches196
Length - Meters10.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet42.5
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 9 in. (10.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 6 in. (13 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail380 gal. (1,438 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee