Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 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 430 Sports Coupe 2012 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 Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2007 tops out at 480 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2007 carries 375 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 and Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2007 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
Model430 Sports Coupe
Model447 Sport Sedan
Model Year2012
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] - DetailIPS: 44 in. (1.1 m) Inboard: 41 in. (1 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 - 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 - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
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 maxnot available
Engine max480 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 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