Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 against a deep vee Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 at 35,0 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2012 at 38,0 ft. At 175 lbs and 233 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.
The Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 carries 232 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2012 at 38,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 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
Model330 Express
Model380 Express
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 8 in. (3.6 m)
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters3.56
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches14
Beam - Inches15
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 1 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. (3.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.07
Bridge clearance - Meters3.35
Bridge clearance - Inches121
Bridge clearance - Inches132
Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [drive up] meters0.86
Draft [drive up] meters0.91
Draft [drive up] inches34
Draft [drive up] inches36
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - DetailIPS: 44 in. (1.1 m) Inboard: 36 in. (91 cm) I/O: 41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - DetailDiesel: 17,500 lbs. (7,938 kg) Gas: 16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,300 lbs. (10,569 kg) Gas: 20,000 lbs. (9,071 kg)
Weight - kg7937.86
Weight - kg10568.69
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.233
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Arch: 12 ft. 8 in. (3.98 m)
Height - Meters3.81
Height - Meters3.86
Height - Inches15
Height - Inches152
Length - Meters10.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet38
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 6 in. (10.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail232 gal. (878 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters878.22
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal232
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxTwin 375 hp (280 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 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