Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS OB 2024 vs Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS OB 2024 vs Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS OB 2024 at 35,1 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 at 38,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS OB 2024 tips the scales at 15 800 lbs — 15 567 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 at 233 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 375 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 has a 75-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS OB 2024's 300-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 34 GLS OB 2024 carries 217 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS OB 2024 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 at 38,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS OB 2024 at 35,1 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 - Detail35.10 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet35.1
Length - Feet38
Length overall - Meters10.7
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches421
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam11.10 ft
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam - Meters3.38
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Inches133
Beam - Inches15
Draft [max] - Detail4.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. 1.04 m
Draft [max] - Meters1.28
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches50
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft Min2.60 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement15800.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. (3.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.35
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches132
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail36 in. 91 cm
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.91
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,300 lbs. (10,569 kg) Gas: 20,000 lbs. (9,071 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg10568.69
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.233
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailKeel to Arch: 12 ft. 8 in. (3.9 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters3.86
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches152
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.6
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal217
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Liters821.43
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Engine makeMercury Verado
Engine makenot available
Engine modelV8
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury Verado
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelV8
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeMercury Verado
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine ModelV8
Engine 3 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 3 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 3 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 3 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 3 Drive Typenot available
Engine 4 Engine MakeMercury Verado
Engine 4 Engine Makenot available
Engine 4 Engine ModelV8
Engine 4 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 4 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 4 Horsepowernot available
Engine 4 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 4 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 4 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 4 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 375 hp (280 kW)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity25
Water capacity64 gal. (242 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 40 gal. (151 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCruisers Yachts
Modelnot available
Model360 Express
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee