Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2012 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius 2012 and the Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2012 measures 52,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 9,6 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 540 Sports Coupe 2012 tops out at 435 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 540 Sports Coupe 2012 at 52,3 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
Model540 Sports Coupe
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
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 - Feet52.25
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)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep 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 - Triple
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelD6 Triple 600 IPS EVC
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower435 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxT-435 hp (T-324 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