Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 497 Sport Sedan 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 497 Sport Sedan 2007 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 2013 measures 48,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 43,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 497 Sport Sedan 2007 at 5,0 feet (2007). At 327 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 497 Sport Sedan 2007 tops out at 575 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2013 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 497 Sport Sedan 2007 carries 526 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2013. 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 2013 at 48,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 497 Sport Sedan 2007 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
Model48 Cantius
Model497 Sport Sedan
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
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 - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. (4.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Meters4.88
Bridge clearance - Inches15
Bridge clearance - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - DetailIPS: 51 in. (1.3 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.3
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches51
Weight - Detail32,700 lbs. (14,832 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 39,500 lbs. (17,917 kg)
Weight - kg14832.46
Weight - kg17916.88
Weight - lbs.327
Weight - lbs.395
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 8 in. (4.5 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 19 ft. (5.8 m) Keel to Windshield Top: 16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Height - Meters4.47
Height - Meters5.79
Height - Inches176
Height - Inches228
Length - Feet48.5
Length - Feet5
Length [over all with swim platform]48 ft. 6 in. (14.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]50 ft. 2 in. (15.3 m) With Optional Hydraulic Swim Platform: 53 ft. 9 in. (16.3 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail49 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters1.24
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches49
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters15.3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Engine modelIPS
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail526 gal. (1,991 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1991.13
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal526
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max575 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity80 gal. (303 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Gal75