Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2009 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2009 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2007 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 420 Express 2009 at 43,0 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2007 at 45,0 ft. At 235 lbs and 295 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 480 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2007 has a 40-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2009's 440-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2007 carries 375 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2007 and its 480-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Cruisers Yachts 420 Express 2009 with its 440-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeCruisers Yachts
MakeCruisers Yachts
Model420 Express
Model447 Sport Sedan
Model Year2009
Model Year2007
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 - DetailHardtop: 16 ft. (4.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Meters4.88
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Bridge clearance - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1 m) IPS: 44 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg) Gas: 28,500 lbs. (12,927 kg)
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.295
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Meters5.69
Height - Inches173
Height - Inches224
Length - Meters13.1
Length - Meters13.8
Length - Feet43
Length - Feet45
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m) With Optional Hydraulic Swim Platform: 48 ft. 1 in. (14.7 m)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail375 gal. (1,420 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1419.53
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal375
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxTwin 440 hp (328 kW)
Engine max480 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity80 gal. (303 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 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