Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius 2022 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 50 Cantius 2022 measures 49,5 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 4,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 at 45,2 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius 2022 tips the scales at 36 000 lbs — 35 705 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 at 295 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 550 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius 2022 has a 115-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012's 435-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 50 Cantius 2022 carries 454 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 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 50 Cantius 2022 at 49,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 at 45,2 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
Model447 Sport Sedan
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Beam15.00 ft
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Meters4.57
Beam - Inches174
Beam - Inches180
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.98
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches196
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Detail5.20 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.22
Draft [max] - Meters1.58
Draft [max] - Inches48
Draft [max] - Inches62
Weight - Detail29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters5.69
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches224
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet45.17
Length - Feet49.5
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail49.50 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters15.09
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches594
Displacementnot available
Displacement36000.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelPenta IPS 600 Drive
Engine modelIPS 700 DPS EVC
Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal. (1,401 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1718.58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal454
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
HorsepowerT-435 hp (T-324 kW)
Horsepower550 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelIPS 700 DPS EVC
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower550 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity111
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 48 gal. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Liters268.76
Holding tank capacity - Gal48
Holding tank capacity - Gal71
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower