Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 338 Outboard 2021 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 338 Outboard 2021 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2010 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 715 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2010 has a 365-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 338 Outboard 2021 carries 22 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Cruisers Yachts 338 Outboard 2021 is rated for up to 9 people. Passenger data for the Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2010 at 52,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 338 Outboard 2021 at 32,1 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail32.10 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet32.1
Length - Feet52.25
Length overall - Meters9.78
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches385
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam10.10 ft
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.08
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches121
Beam - Inches186
Draft [max] - Detail2.40 ft
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.73
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches29
Draft [max] - Inches44
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg19050.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.42
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches197
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal22
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters832.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Engine model350 Verado
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower350 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine Model350 Verado
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 715 hp (533 kW)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity25
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 75 gal. (284 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCruisers Yachts
Modelnot available
Model520 Express
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement