Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 395 Motoryacht 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a semi displacement Cruisers Yachts 395 Motoryacht 2008 against a modified vee Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 2009 measures 52,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 395 Motoryacht 2008 at 42,0 feet (2008). At 25 lbs and 42 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 715 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2009 has a 295-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 395 Motoryacht 2008'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 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2009 at 52,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 395 Motoryacht 2008 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
Model395 Motoryacht
Model520 Sports Coupe
Model Year2008
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches164
Beam - Inches186
Bridge clearance - Detail15 ft. 8 in. (4.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.78
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches188
Bridge clearance - Inches157
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 - Detail42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - kg19050.86
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.42
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 5 in. (5.6 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Height - Meters5.61
Height - Meters5
Height - Inches221
Height - Inches197
Length - Meters12.9
Length - Meters15.9
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet52
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 2 in. (12.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
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 - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxTwin 420 hp (313 kW)
Engine maxTwin 715 hp (533 kW)
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity68 gal. (257 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 51 gal. (193 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters193.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal51
Holding tank capacity - Gal75