Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 338 Outboard 2021 vs Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2014 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 338 Outboard 2021 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2014 has a 25-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 338 Outboard 2021's 350-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 45 Cantius 2014 carries 362 gallons versus 22 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 338 Outboard 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2014 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Cruisers Yachts 338 Outboard 2021 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2014 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2014 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 45,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cruisers Yachts 338 Outboard 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail32.10 ft
Length overall - Detail45.00 ft
Length - Feet32.1
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Meters9.78
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches385
Length overall - Inches540
Beam - Meters3.08
Beam - Meters4.45
Beam - Inches121
Beam - Inches175
Draft [max] - Detail2.40 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.73
Draft [max] - Meters1.1
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches43
Displacementnot available
Displacement29542.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal362
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1370.32
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeVolvo
Engine model350 Verado
Engine modelIPS 5
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepower375 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine Model350 Verado
Engine 2 Engine ModelIPS 5
Engine 2 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower375 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity25
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower