Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS OB 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS OB 2022 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 340 Express 2006 at 36,0 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS OB 2022 at 38,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS OB 2022 tips the scales at 23 916 lbs - 7 416 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2006 at 16 500 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 38 GLS OB 2022 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS OB 2022 carries 335 gallons versus 232 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2006 and Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS OB 2022 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeCruisers Yachts
Makenot available
Model340 Express
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 8 in. (3.6 m)
Beam12.60 ft
Beam - Meters3.56
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Inches140
Beam - Inches151
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 10 ft. 0 in. (3.0 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches120
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - DetailStern: 24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailStern: 36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail2.80 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.85
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - DetailDiesel: 16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg) Gas: 15,500 lbs. (7,031 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.16500
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. 1 in. (3.7 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.68
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches145
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters11.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet38
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 6 in. (11.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches456
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.40 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement23916.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail232 gal. (878 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters878.22
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1268.11
Fuel tank capacity - Gal232
Fuel tank capacity - Gal335
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeoutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2.0 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Water capacity50
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower