Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 370 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 370 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2008 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 420 Express 2008 measures 43,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 39,0 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 420 Express 2008 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 216 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 420 Express 2008 tops out at 440 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 370 Express 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2008 at 43,0 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
MakeCruisers Yachts
Model370 Express
Model420 Express
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (4.0 m)
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches162
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 11 ft. 3 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.43
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Inches135
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.1 m) IPS: 44 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - DetailDiesel: 19,000 lbs. (8,618 kg) Gas: 18,000 lbs. (8,165 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg8618.25
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.235
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 13 ft. 3 in. (4.0 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - Meters4.04
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Inches159
Height - Inches173
Length - Meters12.2
Length - Meters13.1
Length - Feet4
Length - Feet43
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 2 in. (12.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 0 in. (13.1 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 440 hp (328 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity70 gal. (265 l)
Water capacity80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters208.2
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal55
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement