Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 2021 vs Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 2021 vs Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 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 415 Express Motoryacht 2013 measures 42,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 2021 at 37,3 feet (2021). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 2021 tips the scales at 18 500 lbs — 18 468 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2013 at 32 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 carries a rated maximum of 380 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 2021 carries 234 gallons versus 38 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 2021 is rated for up to 11 people. Passenger data for the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2013 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2013 at 42,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 2021 at 37,3 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail37.30 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet37.3
Length - Feet42.5
Length overall - Meters11.37
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches448
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam12.60 ft
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Inches151
Beam - Inches164
Draft [max] - Detail3.80 ft
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.16
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft Min2.60 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement18500.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. (4.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailDiesel: 32,000 lbs. (14,515 kg) Gas: 29,000 lbs. (13,154 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg14514.94
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.32
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters4.98
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches196
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 6 in. (13 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal234
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Liters885.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Engine makeMercuy
Engine makenot available
Horsepower380 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail380 gal. (1,438 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity5
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 70 gal. (265 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCruisers Yachts
Modelnot available
Model415 Express Motoryacht
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee