Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2011 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a semi displacement Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2011 against a deep vee Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2011 at 42,5 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 at 45,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 263 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 447 Sport Sedan 2012 tops out at 435 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2011 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 2012 at 45,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2011 at 42,5 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 Year2011
Model Year2012
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 - Detail14 ft. (4.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Meters4.98
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Inches196
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches48
Weight - DetailDiesel: 32,000 lbs. (14,515 kg) Gas: 29,000 lbs. (13,154 kg)
Weight - Detail29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg)
Weight - kg14514.94
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.295
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Height - Meters4.98
Height - Meters5.69
Height - Inches196
Height - Inches224
Length - Feet42.5
Length - Feet45.17
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 6 in. (13 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeDeep Vee
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
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPenta IPS 600 Drive
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerT-435 hp (T-324 kW)
Operational Info
HeadVacuFlush® with holding tank
Headnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 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. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Holding tank capacity - Gal48