Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2011 vs Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2011 vs Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2007 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 2011 at 42,5 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2007 at 43,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2007 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 203 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2011 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 420 Express 2007 tops out at 440 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2011 carries 38 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2007. 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 2011 and Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2007 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
Model420 Express
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
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 - Detail14 ft. (4.3 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 11 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. (1.2 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 - Feet42.5
Length - Feet43
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 6 in. (13 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 0 in. (13.1 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail41 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters1.04
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches41
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typenot available
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 maxnot available
Engine max440 hp
Operational Info
HeadVacuFlush® with holding tank
Headnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity80 gal. (303 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