Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 370 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 370 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2013 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 45 Cantius 2013 measures 45,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 41,0 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 45 Cantius 2013 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 276 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 45 Cantius 2013 tops out at 435 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 45 Cantius 2013 carries 362 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 45 Cantius 2013 at 45,0 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
Model45 Cantius
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (4.0 m)
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.3 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches174
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 11 ft. 3 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Radar: 10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.43
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches135
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - DetailDiesel: 19,000 lbs. (8,618 kg) Gas: 18,000 lbs. (8,165 kg)
Weight - Detail29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg)
Weight - kg8618.25
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.295
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 13 ft. 3 in. (4.0 m)
Height - DetailKeel To Top Of Hardtop: 13 ft. 6 in. (4 m)
Height - Meters4.04
Height - Meters4.11
Height - Inches159
Height - Inches162
Length - Meters12.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet4
Length - Feet45
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 2 in. (12.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. (13.7 m) With Hi-Lo Swim Platform: 47 ft. 3 in. (14.4 m)
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18.5°
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail362 gal. (1,370 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1370.32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal362
Drive typeInboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max435 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) Helm: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m)
Water capacity70 gal. (265 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 48 gal. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters208.2
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Gal55
Holding tank capacity - Gal48
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee