Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 405 Express Motoryacht 2005 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 405 Express Motoryacht 2005 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2006 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 520 Express 2006 measures 52,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 9,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 405 Express Motoryacht 2005 at 42,6 feet (2005). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 405 Express Motoryacht 2005 tips the scales at 27 500 lbs — 27 458 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2006 at 42 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 520 Express 2006 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 5 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2006. 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 520 Express 2006 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2006 at 52,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 405 Express Motoryacht 2005 at 42,6 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail42.60 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet42.6
Length - Feet52
Length overall - Meters12.98
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches511
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam13.80 ft
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters4.21
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches166
Beam - Inches186
Draft [max] - Detail3.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 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 - DetailHardtop: 13 ft. 1 in. (4.0 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailDiesel: 42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg19050.86
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.42
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 5 in. (5.0 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches197
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters15.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Engine makeYanmar
Engine makenot available
Engine model6LYA
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower370 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard
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 - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity1
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCruisers Yachts
Modelnot available
Model520 Express
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006