Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 2021 vs Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 2021 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 7,7 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 — 18 205 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2013 at 295 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 435 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2013 has a 55-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 2021's 380-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2013 carries 362 gallons versus 234 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS I/O 2021. 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 45 Cantius 2013 wasn't available.
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 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 - Feet45
Length overall - Meters11.37
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches448
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam12.60 ft
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.3 m)
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Inches151
Beam - Inches174
Draft [max] - Detail3.80 ft
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.16
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft Min2.60 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement18500.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Radar: 10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18.5°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.295
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailKeel To Top Of Hardtop: 13 ft. 6 in. (4 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters4.11
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches162
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. (13.7 m) With Hi-Lo Swim Platform: 47 ft. 3 in. (14.4 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal234
Fuel tank capacity - Gal362
Fuel tank capacity - Liters885.79
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1370.32
Engine makeMercuy
Engine makenot available
Horsepower380 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail362 gal. (1,370 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max435 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity5
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Holding tank capacity - Gal48
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) Helm: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 48 gal. (182 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCruisers Yachts
Modelnot available
Model45 Cantius
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee