Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011 against a semi displacement Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2010 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 447 Sport Sedan 2010 measures 45,2 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011 at 38,0 feet (2011). At 235 lbs and 295 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 447 Sport Sedan 2010 tops out at 435 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2010 carries 37 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2010 at 45,2 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
Model447 Sport Sedan
Model Year2011
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches174
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. (3.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.35
Bridge clearance - Meters4.98
Bridge clearance - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Inches196
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] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches48
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,300 lbs. (10,569 kg) Gas: 20,000 lbs. (9,071 kg)
Weight - Detail29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg)
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.295
Height - DetailKeel to Arch: 12 ft. 8 in. (3.9 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Height - Meters3.86
Height - Meters5.69
Height - Inches152
Height - Inches224
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet45.17
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 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 - Detail370 gal. (1,401 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 435 hp (324 kW)
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity64 gal. (242 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 48 gal. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal48