Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS OB 2022 vs Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS OB 2022 vs Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2010 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 460 Express 2010 measures 46,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 8,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS OB 2022 at 38,0 feet (2022). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS OB 2022 tips the scales at 23 916 lbs — 23 889 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2010 at 27 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 480 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2010 has a 180-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS OB 2022's 300-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 38 GLS OB 2022 carries 335 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS OB 2022 is rated for up to 11 people. Passenger data for the Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2010 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2010 at 46,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 38 GLS OB 2022 at 38,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail38.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet46.75
Length overall - Meters11.58
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches456
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam12.60 ft
Beam14 ft. (4.3 m)
Beam - Meters3.84
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches151
Beam - Inches168
Draft [max] - Detail2.80 ft
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.85
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches34
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft Min2.40 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement23916.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailDiesel: 27,000 lbs. (12,247 kg) Gas: 25,500 lbs. (11,567 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg12246.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.27
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 15 ft. 7 in. (4.7 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters4.75
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches187
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 9 in. (14.2 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal335
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1268.11
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Engine makeMercury
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeV-drive
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 480 hp (358 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity5
Water capacity79 gal. (299 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCruisers Yachts
Modelnot available
Model460 Express
Model Yearnot available
Model Year201
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement