Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2006 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 460 Express 2006 measures 46,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 10,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2013 at 35,5 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2013 tips the scales at 175 lbs — 148 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2006 at 27 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 460 Express 2006 at 46,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2013 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
Model460 Express
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 8 in. (3.8 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Beam - Meters3.56
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches14
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 3 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 13 ft. 1 in. (4.0 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches123
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.86
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches34
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - DetailDiesel: 17,500 lbs. (7,938 kg) Gas: 16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 27,000 lbs. (12,247 kg) Gas: 25,500 lbs. (11,567 kg)
Weight - kg7937.86
Weight - kg12246.98
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.27
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. 8 in. (3.9 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 15 ft. 7 in. (4.7 m)
Height - Meters3.86
Height - Meters4.75
Height - Inches152
Height - Inches187
Length - Feet35.5
Length - Feet46
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 6 in. (10.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 9 in. (14.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters14.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail232 gal. (878 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters878.22
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal232
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Water capacity79 gal. (299 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