Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 against a deep vee Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely 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 Sports Coupe 2008 at 43,0 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 at 43,0 ft. At 235 lbs and 235 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.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 and Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 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 Sports Coupe
Model430 Sports Coupe
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
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
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail41 in. (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] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - DetailIPS: 44 in. (1.1 m) Inboard: 41 in. (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.235
Weight - lbs.235
Length - Meters13.1
Length - Metersnot available
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. (13.1 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches173
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep 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 - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity80 gal. (303 l)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 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