Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS OB 2021 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS OB 2021 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 2013 at 42,5 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS OB 2021 at 43,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS OB 2021 tips the scales at 24 767 lbs — 24 735 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2013 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 42 GLS OB 2021 tops out at 400 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS OB 2021 carries 384 gallons versus 38 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 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 2013 and Cruisers Yachts 42 GLS OB 2021 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
Makenot available
Model415 Express Motoryacht
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam12.11 ft
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Meters3.69
Beam - Inches164
Beam - Inches145
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. (4.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail4.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.4
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches55
Weight - DetailDiesel: 32,000 lbs. (14,515 kg) Gas: 29,000 lbs. (13,154 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg14514.94
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters4.98
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches196
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet42.5
Length - Feet43.11
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 6 in. (13 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail43.11 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters13.14
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches517
Displacementnot available
Displacement24767.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail380 gal. (1,438 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1453.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal384
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeoutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower400 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower400 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Horsepower400 hp
Engine 3 Drive Typenot available
Engine 3 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity5
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Holding tank capacity - Gal31
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower