Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2008 measures 46,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 42,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2007 at 4,0 feet (2007). At 22 lbs and 27 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 480 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2008 has a 60-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2007's 420-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2008 at 46,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2007 at 4,0 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
Model390 Sports Coupe
Model460 Express
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (4 m)
Beam14 ft. (4.3 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 10 ft. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Draft [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - DetailDiesel: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg) Gas: 20,500 lbs. (9,299 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 27,000 lbs. (12,247 kg) Gas: 25,500 lbs. (11,567 kg)
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - kg12246.98
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.27
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 12 ft. 5 in. (3.8 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 15 ft. 7 in. (4.7 m)
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Meters4.75
Height - Inches149
Height - Inches187
Length - Meters12.2
Length - Meters14.2
Length - Feet4
Length - Feet46
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches9
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 2 in. (12.2 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 9 in. (14.2 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeV-drive
Engine max420 hp
Engine maxTwin 480 hp (358 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity79 gal. (299 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 53 gal. (200 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters200.63
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal53
Holding tank capacity - Gal5