Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 370 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 370 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 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 38 GLS I/O 2021 measures 37,3 feet overall (2021), giving it roughly 33,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 370 Express 2006 at 4,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 2021 tips the scales at 18 500 lbs — 18 481 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 370 Express 2006 at 19 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 38 GLS I/O 2021 tops out at 380 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 370 Express 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 2021 carries 234 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 370 Express 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 2021 at 37,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 370 Express 2006 at 4,0 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
Model370 Express
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (4.0 m)
Beam12.60 ft
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches151
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 11 ft. 3 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.43
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches135
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail3.80 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.16
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - DetailDiesel: 19,000 lbs. (8,618 kg) Gas: 18,000 lbs. (8,165 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg8618.25
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 13 ft. 3 in. (4.0 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters4.04
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches159
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters12.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet4
Length - Feet37.3
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 2 in. (12.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail37.30 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters11.37
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches448
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.60 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement18500.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters885.79
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal234
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercuy
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower380 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity70 gal. (265 l)
Water capacity5
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters208.2
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Gal55
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Cabinsnot available
Cabins1
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower