Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2011 vs Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008: Which Modified-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2011 and the Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 measures 43,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2011 at 35,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 tips the scales at 23 500 lbs - 6 000 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2011 at 17 500 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.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 at 43,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2011 at 35,5 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
Model350 Express
Model420 Sports Coupe
Model Year2011
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 8 in. (3.8 m)
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam - Meters3.56
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Inches140
Beam - Inches162
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 3 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail41 in. (1 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.86
Draft [drive up] meters1.04
Draft [drive up] inches34
Draft [drive up] inches41
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - DetailDiesel: 17,500 lbs. (7,938 kg) Gas: 16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg7937.86
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - lbs.17500
Weight - lbs.23500
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. 8 in. (3.9 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches152
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet35.5
Length - Feet43
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 6 in. (10.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 0 in. (13.1 m)
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16℃
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
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 - Gal300
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
HeadElectric pump with holding tank
Headnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Water capacity80 gal. (303 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 - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal50