Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011 vs Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2010: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011 is a deep-V design and the Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2010 is a semi-displacement design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2010 measures 43,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011 at 38,0 feet (2011). At 23 500 lbs and 23 500 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.
The Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2010 tops out at 440 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 300 gal and 300 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2010 at 43,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011 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.
General Boat Info
MakeCruisers Yachts
MakeCruisers Yachts
Model380 Express
Model420 Express
Model Year2011
Model Year2010
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Inches150
Beam - Inches162
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. (3.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.35
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Draft [drive up] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.91
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches36
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1 m) IPS: 44 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,300 lbs. (10,569 kg) Gas: 20,000 lbs. (9,071 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - lbs.23500
Weight - lbs.23500
Height - DetailKeel to Arch: 12 ft. 8 in. (3.9 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - Meters3.86
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Inches152
Height - Inches173
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet43
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. (13.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 440 hp (328 kW)
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity64 gal. (242 l)
Water capacity80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal40
Holding tank capacity - Gal50