Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 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 2007 at 42,0 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 at 43,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 203 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2007 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 415 Express Motoryacht 2007 carries a rated maximum of 480 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 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 415 Express Motoryacht 2007 carries 38 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2007 and Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeCruisers Yachts
MakeCruisers Yachts
Model415 Express Motoryacht
Model430 Sports Coupe
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Inches164
Beam - Inches162
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 14 ft. (4.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - DetailIPS: 44 in. (1.1 m) Inboard: 41 in. (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: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg14514.94
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.235
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - Meters4.98
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Inches196
Height - Inches173
Length - Meters13
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet43
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 6 in. (13 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. (13.1 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail380 gal. (1,438 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max480 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Holding tank capacity - Gal5