Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 at 42,0 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 at 43,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 210 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 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.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 and Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeCruisers Yachts
MakeCruisers Yachts
Model385 Express Motoryacht
Model420 Sports Coupe
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Inches164
Beam - Inches162
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 15 ft. 8 in. (4.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.78
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Inches188
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - DetailDiesel: 25,000 lbs. (11,340 kg) Gas: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.235
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters5.61
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches221
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters12.9
Length - Meters13.1
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet43
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 2 in. (12.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 0 in. (13.1 m)
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail41 in. (1 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters1.04
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches41
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
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity68 gal. (257 l)
Water capacity80 gal. (303 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 51 gal. (193 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters193.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal51
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee