Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2008 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 415 Express Motoryacht 2006 at 42,0 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2008 at 45,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2008 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 263 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2006 at 32 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 447 Sport Sedan 2008 tops out at 480 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 38 gal and 37 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2008 at 45,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2006 at 42,0 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
Model415 Express Motoryacht
Model447 Sport Sedan
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Inches164
Beam - Inches174
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Meters4.88
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - DetailDiesel: 32,000 lbs. (14,515 kg) Gas: 29,000 lbs. (13,154 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg) Gas: 28,500 lbs. (12,927 kg)
Weight - kg14514.94
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.295
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Height - Meters4.98
Height - Meters5.69
Height - Inches196
Height - Inches224
Length - Meters13
Length - Meters13.8
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet45
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches2
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 6 in. (13.0 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail380 gal. (1,438 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal. (1,401 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 480 hp (358 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 48 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Holding tank capacity - Gal48
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement