Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2011 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 430 Sports Coupe 2011 measures 43,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2007 at 36,0 feet (2007). At 165 lbs and 235 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2011 tops out at 435 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2007 carries 232 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2011 at 43,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2007 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
Model430 Sports Coupe
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 8 in. (3.6 m)
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam - Meters3.56
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Inches14
Beam - Inches162
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Draft [drive up] - DetailStern: 24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail41 in. (1 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] meters1.04
Draft [drive up] inches24
Draft [drive up] inches41
Draft [max] - DetailStern: 36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - DetailDiesel: 16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg) Gas: 15,500 lbs. (7,031 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.235
Height - DetailKeel to Arch: 12 ft. 1 in. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - Meters3.68
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Inches145
Height - Inches173
Length - Meters11.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet43
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 6 in. (11.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. (13.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail232 gal. (878 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters878.22
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal232
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 435 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal5