Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 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 447 Sport Sedan 2007 measures 45,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 at 35,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2007 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 120 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 at 175 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 480 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2007 has a 105-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008's 375-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2007 carries 375 gallons versus 232 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2007 at 45,0 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
Model447 Sport Sedan
Model Year2008
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 8 in. (3.6 m)
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Beam - Meters3.56
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Inches14
Beam - Inches174
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 1 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 16 ft. (4.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.07
Bridge clearance - Meters4.88
Bridge clearance - Inches121
Bridge clearance - Inches192
Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.86
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches34
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - DetailDiesel: 17,500 lbs. (7,938 kg) Gas: 16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg) Gas: 28,500 lbs. (12,927 kg)
Weight - kg7937.86
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.295
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Height - Meters3.81
Height - Meters5.69
Height - Inches15
Height - Inches224
Length - Meters10.8
Length - Meters13.8
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet45
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches2
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 6 in. (10.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m) With Optional Hydraulic Swim Platform: 48 ft. 1 in. (14.7 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail232 gal. (878 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail375 gal. (1,420 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters878.22
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1419.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal232
Fuel tank capacity - Gal375
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxTwin 375 hp (280 kW)
Engine max480 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m)
Headroom6 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: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal5