Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 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 520 Express 2006 measures 52,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 16,5 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 520 Express 2006 tips the scales at 42 000 lbs - 24 500 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2013 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 520 Express 2006 at 52,0 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
Model520 Express
Model Year2013
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 8 in. (3.8 m)
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.56
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches140
Beam - Inches186
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] - 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: 42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - kg7937.86
Weight - kg19050.86
Weight - lbs.17500
Weight - lbs.42000
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. 8 in. (3.9 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 5 in. (5.0 m)
Height - Meters3.86
Height - Meters5
Height - Inches152
Height - Inches197
Length - Feet35.5
Length - Feet52
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 6 in. (10.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters15.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
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 - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters878.22
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal232
Fuel tank capacity - Gal500
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 capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal30
Holding tank capacity - Gal75