Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius 2013 is a deep-V design and the Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 540 Sports Coupe 2011 measures 52,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 9,6 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius 2013 at 42,7 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011 tips the scales at 42 000 lbs - 17 000 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius 2013 at 25 000 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 41 Cantius 2013 carries a rated maximum of 760 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011 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 540 Sports Coupe 2011 carries 500 gallons versus 300 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius 2013 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011 at 52,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 41 Cantius 2013 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
Model41 Cantius
Model540 Sports Coupe
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
MakeCruisers Yachts
MakeCruisers Yachts
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail42.10 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet42.67
Length - Feet52.25
Length overall - Meters12.83
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches505
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam13 ft. (4 m)
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches186
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
Displacement24000.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.2
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
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
Weight - Detail25,000 lbs. (11,340 kg)
Weight - Detail42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - kg11339.8
Weight - kg19050.86
Height - Inches153
Height - Inches197
Weight - lbs.25000
Weight - lbs.42000
Bridge clearance - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Inches157
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)
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Gal500
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Engine modelIPS500
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower760 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Triple
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelIPS500
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower760 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 - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTriple, 435 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 75 gal. (284 l)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Holding tank capacity - Gal50
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91