Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2011 — Which Semi Displacement Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2008 and the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2011 are semi displacement designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2011 measures 48,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 5,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2008 at 43,0 feet (2008). At 235 lbs and 327 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 48 Cantius 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2011 at 48,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2008 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
Model48 Cantius
Model Year2008
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Inches162
Beam - Inches174
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Bridge clearance - Inches15
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1.1 m) IPS: 44 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (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 - Detail32,700 lbs. (14,832 kg)
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - kg14832.46
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.327
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 8 in. (4.5 m)
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Meters4.47
Height - Inches173
Height - Inches176
Length - Meters13.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet43
Length - Feet48.5
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 0 in. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]48 ft. 6 in. (14.8 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeSemi Displacement
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
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxTwin 440 hp (328 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 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 - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Headnot available
HeadCentrifuge electric with holding tank