Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 measures 52,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2006 at 42,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 tips the scales at 42 000 lbs - 10 000 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2006 at 32 000 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.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 at 52,0 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
Model520 Sports Coupe
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches164
Beam - Inches186
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - DetailDiesel: 32,000 lbs. (14,515 kg) Gas: 29,000 lbs. (13,154 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - kg14514.94
Weight - kg19050.86
Weight - lbs.32000
Weight - lbs.42000
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 4 in. (5.0 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters4.98
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches196
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters13
Length - Meters15.9
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet52
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 6 in. (13.0 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters1.12
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches44
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail380 gal. (1,438 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal380
Fuel tank capacity - Gal500
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal70
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee