The Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius 2022 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 42 Cantius 2022 measures 43,2 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 5,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2013 at 38,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius 2022 tips the scales at 28 469 lbs — 28 236 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2013 at 233 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 42 Cantius 2022 tops out at 380 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2013 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.