Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2009 vs Cruisers Yachts 477 Sport Sedan 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2009 vs Cruisers Yachts 477 Sport Sedan 2006 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 447 Sport Sedan 2009 measures 45,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 40,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 477 Sport Sedan 2006 at 5,0 feet (2006). At 295 lbs and 395 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2009 carries a rated maximum of 435 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 477 Sport Sedan 2006 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 477 Sport Sedan 2006 carries 526 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2009. 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 2009 at 45,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 477 Sport Sedan 2006 at 5,0 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
Model477 Sport Sedan
Model Year2009
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Beam15 ft. 0 in. (4.6 m)
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Meters4.57
Beam - Inches174
Beam - Inches18
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.98
Bridge clearance - Meters4.88
Bridge clearance - Inches196
Bridge clearance - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail49 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Meters1.24
Draft [max] - Inches48
Draft [max] - Inches49
Weight - Detail29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 39,500 lbs. (17,917 kg)
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - kg17916.88
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.395
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 19 ft. 0 in. (5.8 m)
Height - Meters5.69
Height - Meters5.79
Height - Inches224
Height - Inches228
Length - Meters13.8
Length - Meters15.3
Length - Feet45
Length - Feet5
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches2
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]50 ft. 2 in. (15.3 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal. (1,401 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail526 gal. (1,991 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1991.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal526
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxTwin 435 hp (324 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 48 gal. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal48
Holding tank capacity - Gal75