Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2006 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 447 Sport Sedan 2006 measures 45,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2012 at 38,0 feet (2012). At 233 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.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2006 at 45,0 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
Model447 Sport Sedan
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
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 - DetailHardtop: 16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.35
Bridge clearance - Meters4.88
Bridge clearance - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Inches192
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] - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,300 lbs. (10,569 kg) Gas: 20,000 lbs. (9,071 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg) Gas: 28,500 lbs. (12,927 kg)
Weight - kg10568.69
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.233
Weight - lbs.295
Height - DetailKeel to Arch: 12 ft. 8 in. (3.98 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
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail375 gal. (1,420 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1419.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal375
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
Water capacity64 gal. (242 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal5