Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2010 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 520 Sports Coupe 2010 measures 52,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2006 at 45,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2006 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 253 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2010 at 42 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 520 Sports Coupe 2010 tops out at 715 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2006 carries 375 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2010. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2010 at 52,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2006 at 45,0 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
Model447 Sport Sedan
Model520 Sports Coupe
Model Year2006
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches174
Beam - Inches186
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.88
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches192
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - DetailDiesel: 29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg) Gas: 28,500 lbs. (12,927 kg)
Weight - Detail42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - kg19050.86
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.42
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Height - Meters5.69
Height - Meters5
Height - Inches224
Height - Inches197
Length - Meters13.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet45
Length - Feet52.25
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail375 gal. (1,420 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1419.53
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal375
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 715 hp (533 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee