Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 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 2012 measures 45,2 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 at 42,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 270 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.
The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 tops out at 435 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 carries 37 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 at 45,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 385 Express Motoryacht 2006 at 42,0 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
Model385 Express Motoryacht
Model447 Sport Sedan
Model Year2006
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Inches164
Beam - Inches174
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 15 ft. 8 in. (4.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.78
Bridge clearance - Meters4.98
Bridge clearance - Inches188
Bridge clearance - Inches196
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (99 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches48
Weight - DetailDiesel: 25,000 lbs. (11,340 kg) Gas: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg)
Weight - Detail29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg)
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.295
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Height - Meters5.61
Height - Meters5.69
Height - Inches221
Height - Inches224
Length - Meters12.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet45.17
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 2 in. (12.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal. (1,401 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPenta IPS 600 Drive
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerT-435 hp (T-324 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity68 gal. (257 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 51 gal. (193 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 48 gal. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters193.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Gal51
Holding tank capacity - Gal48
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee