Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 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 430 Sports Coupe 2013 at 43,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 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 430 Sports Coupe 2013 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
Model430 Sports Coupe
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
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] - DetailIPS: 44 in. (1.1 m) Inboard: 41 in. (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 - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - Meters5.61
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Inches221
Height - Inches173
Length - Meters12.9
Length - Metersnot available
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. (13.1 m)
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 capacity75 gal. (284 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 typeDeep Vee