Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 405 Express Motoryacht 2005 vs Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 405 Express Motoryacht 2005 vs Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Cruisers Yachts 405 Express Motoryacht 2005 at 42,6 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 at 43,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 405 Express Motoryacht 2005 tips the scales at 27 500 lbs — 27 265 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 at 235 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 405 Express Motoryacht 2005 carries a rated maximum of 370 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 405 Express Motoryacht 2005 carries 38 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Cruisers Yachts 405 Express Motoryacht 2005 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 405 Express Motoryacht 2005 and Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail42.60 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet42.6
Length - Feet43
Length overall - Meters12.98
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches511
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam13.80 ft
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam - Meters4.21
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Inches166
Beam - Inches162
Draft [max] - Detail3.60 ft
Draft [max] - DetailIPS: 44 in. (1.1 m) Inboard: 41 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.1
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches43
Draft [max] - Inches44
Displacement27500.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.235
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches173
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. (13.1 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Engine makeYanmar
Engine makenot available
Engine model6LYA
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower370 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeYanmar
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine Model6LYA
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower370 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity1
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCruisers Yachts
Modelnot available
Model430 Sports Coupe
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee