Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 54 Cantius 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 54 Cantius 2021 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 54 Cantius 2021 measures 54,0 feet overall (2021), giving it roughly 16,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2008 at 38,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 54 Cantius 2021 tips the scales at 43 600 lbs — 43 367 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2008 at 233 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 2008 carries a rated maximum of 420 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 54 Cantius 2021 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 54 Cantius 2021 at 54,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 360 Express 2008 at 38,0 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
Makenot available
Model360 Express
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam15.40 ft
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters4.69
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches185
Bridge clearance - DetailWith Arch or Hardtop: 11 ft. (3.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.35
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailV-Drive: 36 in. (91 cm) Stern Drive: 41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Detail4.08 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters1.24
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches49
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,300 lbs. (10,569 kg) Gas: 20,000 lbs. (9,017 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg10568.69
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.233
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop / Arch: 12 ft. 8 in. (3.9 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches152
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters11.6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet54
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. 0 in. (11.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail54.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters16.46
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches648
Displacementnot available
Displacement43600.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine maxTwin 420 hp (313 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelIPS 9
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelIPS 9
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower700 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity64 gal. (242 l)
Water capacity15
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters272.55
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal72
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower