Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2009 measures 42,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2006 at 36,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2009 tips the scales at 32 000 lbs - 15 500 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 415 Express Motoryacht 2009 tops out at 440 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 415 Express Motoryacht 2009 carries 380 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 415 Express Motoryacht 2009 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2006 at 36,0 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.
General Boat Info
MakeCruisers Yachts
MakeCruisers Yachts
Model340 Express
Model415 Express Motoryacht
Model Year2006
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 8 in. (3.6 m)
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters3.56
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Inches140
Beam - Inches164
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 10 ft. 0 in. (3.0 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. (4.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Inches120
Bridge clearance - Inches168
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] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailDiesel: 16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg) Gas: 15,500 lbs. (7,031 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 32,000 lbs. (14,515 kg) Gas: 29,000 lbs. (13,154 kg)
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - kg14514.94
Weight - lbs.16500
Weight - lbs.32000
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. 1 in. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Height - Meters3.68
Height - Meters4.98
Height - Inches145
Height - Inches196
Length - Meters11.1
Length - Meters13
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet42
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 6 in. (11.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 6 in. (13 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail232 gal. (878 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail380 gal. (1,438 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters878.22
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Gal232
Fuel tank capacity - Gal380
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 440 hp (328 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2.0 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal70
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement