Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 370 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 370 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011 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 540 Sports Coupe 2011 measures 52,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 48,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 370 Express 2006 at 4,0 feet (2006). At 19 lbs and 42 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011 at 52,3 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
MakeCruisers Yachts
Model370 Express
Model540 Sports Coupe
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (4.0 m)
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches186
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 11 ft. 3 in. (3.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.43
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches135
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 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 - Detail42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - kg8618.25
Weight - kg19050.86
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.42
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 13 ft. 3 in. (4.0 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Height - Meters4.04
Height - Meters5
Height - Inches159
Height - Inches197
Length - Meters12.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet4
Length - Feet52.25
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 2 in. (12.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Triple
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTriple, 435 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity70 gal. (265 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 55 gal. (208 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters208.2
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal55
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee