Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 395 Motoryacht 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 395 Motoryacht 2007 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 395 Motoryacht 2007 measures 42,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2012 at 38,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2012 tips the scales at 233 lbs — 208 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 395 Motoryacht 2007 at 25 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 395 Motoryacht 2007 tops out at 420 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 3 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 395 Motoryacht 2007 at 42,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2012 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
Model395 Motoryacht
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches164
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. (3.3 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 15 ft. 8 in. (4.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.35
Bridge clearance - Meters4.78
Bridge clearance - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Inches188
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] - DetailIPS: 44 in. (1.1 m) Inboard: 36 in. (91 cm) I/O: 41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,300 lbs. (10,569 kg) Gas: 20,000 lbs. (9,071 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 25,000 lbs. (11,340 kg) Gas: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg)
Weight - kg10568.69
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - lbs.233
Weight - lbs.25
Height - DetailKeel to Arch: 12 ft. 8 in. (3.98 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m)
Height - Meters3.86
Height - Meters5.61
Height - Inches152
Height - Inches221
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet42
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 2 in. (12.9 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
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 - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max420 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity64 gal. (242 l)
Water capacity68 gal. (257 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 51 gal. (193 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters193.06
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal51