Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2012: Which Deep-V Boat Fits Your Needs?
Both the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 and the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 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?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2012 measures 48,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 5,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 at 43,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2012 tips the scales at 32 700 lbs - 9 200 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 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.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2012 at 48,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 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
Model48 Cantius
Model Year2013
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 - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Bridge clearance - Inches150
Draft [max] - DetailIPS: 44 in. (1.1 m) Inboard: 41 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (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 - Detail32,700 lbs. (14,832 kg)
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - kg14832.46
Weight - lbs.23500
Weight - lbs.32700
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 8 in. (4.5 m)
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Meters4.47
Height - Inches173
Height - Inches176
Length - Feet43
Length - Feet48.5
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]48 ft. 6 in. (14.8 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 - Detail350 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Gal350
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelIPS
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity80 gal. (303 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 - Gal50
Holding tank capacity - Gal50