Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS OB 2024 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS OB 2024 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 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 2012 measures 45,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 10,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS OB 2024 at 35,1 feet (2024). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS OB 2024 tips the scales at 15 800 lbs — 15 505 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 at 295 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 435 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 has a 135-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 37 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012. 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 447 Sport Sedan 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 at 45,2 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 - Feet45.17
Length overall - Meters10.7
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches421
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam11.10 ft
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Beam - Meters3.38
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Inches133
Beam - Inches174
Draft [max] - Detail4.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.28
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches50
Draft [max] - Inches48
Draft Min2.60 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement15800.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.98
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches196
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.295
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters5.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches224
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal217
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Liters821.43
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Engine makeMercury Verado
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelV8
Engine modelPenta IPS 600 Drive
Horsepower300 hp
HorsepowerT-435 hp (T-324 kW)
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeInboard - 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 - Detail370 gal. (1,401 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity25
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Holding tank capacity - Gal48
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 48 gal. (182 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCruisers Yachts
Modelnot available
Model447 Sport Sedan
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee