Both the Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2012 and the Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 are deep-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?

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2012 at 35,5 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 at 38,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 tips the scales at 23 300 lbs - 5 800 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2012 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.

The Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2012 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2009 carries 300 gallons versus 232 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.