Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2008 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 2008 measures 45,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 9,0 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 447 Sport Sedan 2008 tips the scales at 29 500 lbs - 13 000 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 447 Sport Sedan 2008 tops out at 480 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 447 Sport Sedan 2008 carries 370 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 447 Sport Sedan 2008 at 45,0 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
Model447 Sport Sedan
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 8 in. (3.6 m)
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Beam - Meters3.56
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Inches140
Beam - Inches174
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 10 ft. 0 in. (3.0 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters4.88
Bridge clearance - Inches120
Bridge clearance - Inches192
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] - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - DetailDiesel: 16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg) Gas: 15,500 lbs. (7,031 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg) Gas: 28,500 lbs. (12,927 kg)
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.16500
Weight - lbs.29500
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. 1 in. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Height - Meters3.68
Height - Meters5.69
Height - Inches145
Height - Inches224
Length - Meters11.1
Length - Meters13.8
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet45
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches2
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 6 in. (11.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail232 gal. (878 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal. (1,401 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters878.22
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal232
Fuel tank capacity - Gal370
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 480 hp (358 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: 48 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal48
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement