Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2010 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2010 measures 46,8 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2006 at 43,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2006 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 208 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2010 at 27 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 460 Express 2010 tops out at 480 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2010 at 46,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2006 at 43,0 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
Model420 Express
Model460 Express
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam14 ft. (4.3 m)
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches162
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Draft [drive up] - Detail41 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters1.04
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailIPS: 44 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 27,000 lbs. (12,247 kg) Gas: 25,500 lbs. (11,567 kg)
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - kg12246.98
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.27
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 15 ft. 7 in. (4.7 m)
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Meters4.75
Height - Inches173
Height - Inches187
Length - Meters13.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet43
Length - Feet46.75
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 0 in. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 9 in. (14.2 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeV-drive
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 480 hp (358 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2.0 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity80 gal. (303 l)
Water capacity79 gal. (299 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement