Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 497 Sport Sedan 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 497 Sport Sedan 2007 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 320 Express 2006 measures 35,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 30,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 497 Sport Sedan 2007 at 5,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 497 Sport Sedan 2007 tips the scales at 395 lbs — 381 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 497 Sport Sedan 2007 tops out at 575 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 497 Sport Sedan 2007 carries 526 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 320 Express 2006 at 35,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 497 Sport Sedan 2007 at 5,0 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
Model497 Sport Sedan
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.4 m)
Beam15 ft. 0 in. (4.6 m)
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Meters4.57
Beam - Inches135
Beam - Inches18
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 9 ft. 5 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.87
Bridge clearance - Meters4.88
Bridge clearance - Inches113
Bridge clearance - Inches192
Draft [drive up] - DetailStern: 24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail49 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters1.24
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches49
Draft [max] - DetailStern: 35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - DetailIPS: 51 in. (1.3 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.3
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches51
Weight - DetailDiesel: 14,000 lbs. (6,350 kg) Gas: 13,500 lbs. (6,123 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 39,500 lbs. (17,917 kg)
Weight - kg6350.29
Weight - kg17916.88
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.395
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 19 ft. (5.8 m) Keel to Windshield Top: 16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Height - Meters3.48
Height - Meters5.79
Height - Inches137
Height - Inches228
Length - Meters10.9
Length - Meters15.3
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet5
Length - Inches9
Length - Inches2
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 9 in. (10.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]50 ft. 2 in. (15.3 m) With Optional Hydraulic Swim Platform: 53 ft. 9 in. (16.3 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail526 gal. (1,991 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1991.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal526
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max575 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass