Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2013 is a deep-V design and the Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 is a modified-V 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 520 Sports Coupe 2008 measures 52,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 14,0 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 520 Sports Coupe 2008 tips the scales at 42 000 lbs - 18 700 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2013 at 23 300 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.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 at 52,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2013 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
Model520 Sports Coupe
Model Year2013
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches150
Beam - Inches186
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. (3.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.35
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Draft [drive up] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.91
Draft [drive up] meters1.12
Draft [drive up] inches36
Draft [drive up] inches44
Draft [max] - DetailIPS: 44 in. (1.1 m) Inboard: 36 in. (91 cm) I/O: 41 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 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: 42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - kg10568.69
Weight - kg19050.86
Weight - lbs.23300
Weight - lbs.42000
Height - DetailKeel to Arch: 12 ft. 8 in. (3.98 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.86
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches152
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet38
Length - Feet52
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters15.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Gal500
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity64 gal. (242 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal40
Holding tank capacity - Gal75