Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2008 is a semi-displacement design and the Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 420 Express 2008 at 43,0 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 at 43,0 ft. At 23 500 lbs and 23 500 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class - either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2008 carries a rated maximum of 440 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 300 gal and 300 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2008 and Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 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
Model420 Express
Model420 Sports Coupe
Model Year2008
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Inches162
Beam - Inches162
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.1 m) IPS: 44 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - lbs.23500
Weight - lbs.23500
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches173
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters13.1
Length - Meters13.1
Length - Feet43
Length - Feet43
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 0 in. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 0 in. (13.1 m)
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail41 in. (1 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters1.04
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches41
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxTwin 440 hp (328 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity80 gal. (303 l)
Water capacity80 gal. (303 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 - Gal50
Holding tank capacity - Gal50