Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 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 460 Express 2007 at 46,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 208 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2007 at 27 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 460 Express 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.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 4 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 460 Express 2007 at 46,0 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
Model460 Express
Model Year2012
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam14 ft. 0 in. (4.3 m)
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Inches162
Beam - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Draft [max] - DetailIPS: 44 in. (1.1 m) Inboard: 41 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 27,000 lbs. (12,247 kg) Gas: 25,500 lbs. (11,567 kg)
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - kg12246.98
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.27
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 15 ft. 7 in. (4.7 m)
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Meters4.75
Height - Inches173
Height - Inches187
Length - Feet43
Length - Feet46
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]46 ft. 9 in. (14.2 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters14.2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
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 - Detail400 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
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 capacity79 gal. (299 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