Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius 2012 against a semi displacement Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2008 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 Express 2008 measures 52,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 9,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius 2012 at 42,7 feet (2012). 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 Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2008 tops out at 715 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.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 Express 2008 at 52,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius 2012 at 42,7 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
Model41 Cantius
Model520 Express
Model Year2012
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. (4 m)
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches186
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.2
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Draft [max] - Detail45 in. (1.14 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.14
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches45
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail25,000 lbs. (11,340 kg)
Weight - Detail42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - kg19050.86
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.42
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.9 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Height - Meters3.89
Height - Meters5
Height - Inches153
Height - Inches197
Length - Feet42.67
Length - Feet52
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 8 in. (13 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters15.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeSemi Displacement
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 typeV-drive
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 715 hp (533 kW)
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal75