Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS OB 2024 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 34 GLS OB 2024 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2006 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 520 Express 2006 measures 52,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 16,9 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 — 15 758 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2006 at 42 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 34 GLS OB 2024 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2006 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 34 GLS OB 2024 carries 217 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2006. 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 520 Express 2006 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2006 at 52,0 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 - Feet52
Length overall - Meters10.7
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches421
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam11.10 ft
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.38
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches133
Beam - Inches186
Draft [max] - Detail4.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.28
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches50
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft Min2.60 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement15800.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 13 ft. 1 in. (4.0 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailDiesel: 42,000 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. (5.0 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches197
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters15.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
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 - Gal217
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters821.43
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Engine makeMercury Verado
Engine makenot available
Engine modelV8
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeInboard
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 - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity25
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCruisers Yachts
Modelnot available
Model520 Express
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006