Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 2008 against a semi displacement Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2011 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 447 Sport Sedan 2011 at 45,2 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.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2011 at 45,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 420 Sports Coupe 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 Sports Coupe
Model447 Sport Sedan
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 - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Meters4.98
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Bridge clearance - Inches196
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] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches48
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - Detail29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg)
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.295
Length - Meters13.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet43
Length - Feet45.17
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. 0 in. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters5.69
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches224
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal. (1,401 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 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: 48 gal. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal48
Headnot available
Head(2) centrifuge electric with holding tank