Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 and the Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 measures 52,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 17,0 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 520 Sports Coupe 2008 tips the scales at 42 000 lbs - 24 500 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 at 17 500 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 330 Express 2008 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 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 520 Sports Coupe 2008 carries 500 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 520 Sports Coupe 2008 at 52,0 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
Model520 Sports Coupe
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 8 in. (3.6 m)
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.56
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches140
Beam - Inches186
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 1 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.07
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches121
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.86
Draft [drive up] meters1.12
Draft [drive up] inches34
Draft [drive up] inches44
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 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: 42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - kg7937.86
Weight - kg19050.86
Weight - lbs.17500
Weight - lbs.42000
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.81
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches150
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters10.8
Length - Meters15.9
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet52
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 6 in. (10.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail232 gal. (878 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters878.22
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal232
Fuel tank capacity - Gal500
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeI/O - Twin
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 capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal75