Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2016 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2016 measures 49,0 feet overall (2016), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 at 43,0 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2016 tips the scales at 32 700 lbs — 32 465 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2012 at 235 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 48 Cantius 2016 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 48 Cantius 2016 carries 35 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 48 Cantius 2016 at 49,0 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
Makenot available
Model430 Sports Coupe
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam14.50 ft
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Inches162
Beam - Inches174
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailIPS: 44 in. (1.1 m) Inboard: 41 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches173
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet43
Length - Feet49
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail49.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters14.94
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches588
Displacementnot available
Displacement32700.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelIPS 6
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower435 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelIPS 6
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower435 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity8
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Cabinsnot available
Cabins2
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower