Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2014 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2014 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 45 Cantius 2014 measures 45,0 feet overall (2014), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 at 35,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2014 tips the scales at 29 542 lbs — 29 528 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 45 Cantius 2014 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.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2014 carries 362 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2014 at 45,0 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
Makenot available
Model320 Express
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.4 m)
Beam14.60 ft
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Meters4.45
Beam - Inches135
Beam - Inches175
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 9 ft. 5 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.87
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches113
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
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] - Detail3.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.1
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - DetailDiesel: 14,000 lbs. (6,350 kg) Gas: 13,500 lbs. (6,123 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg6350.29
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.48
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches137
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters10.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet45
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 9 in. (10.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail45.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches540
Displacementnot available
Displacement29542.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1370.32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal362
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelIPS 5
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower375 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelIPS 5
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower375 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower