Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012: A Close Look at Two Deep-V Boats
Both the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 and the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 are deep-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so 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?
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 2012 at 45,2 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 tips the scales at 29 500 lbs - 6 000 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 at 23 500 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 tops out at 435 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 2012 carries 370 gallons versus 300 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 447 Sport Sedan 2012 at 45,2 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 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
Model430 Sports Coupe
Model447 Sport Sedan
Model Year2012
Model Year2012
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
Draft [max] - DetailIPS: 44 in. (1.1 m) Inboard: 41 in. (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.23500
Weight - lbs.29500
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 - Feet45.17
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
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 - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Gal370
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPenta IPS 600 Drive
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerT-435 hp (T-324 kW)
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 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: 48 gal. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Gal50
Holding tank capacity - Gal48