Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2006 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 447 Sport Sedan 2006 at 45,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2006 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 263 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.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2006 at 45,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2013 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 Year2013
Model Year2006
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 - DetailHardtop: 16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Meters4.88
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - DetailDiesel: 32,000 lbs. (14,515 kg) Gas: 29,000 lbs. (13,154 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg) Gas: 28,500 lbs. (12,927 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
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)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
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 - Detail375 gal. (1,420 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1419.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal375
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Holding tank capacity - Gal5