Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2009 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2007 at 52,0 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2009 at 52,0 ft. At 42 000 lbs and 42 000 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 715 hp for the Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2007 and 715 hp for the Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 500 gal and 500 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2007 and Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeCruisers Yachts
MakeCruisers Yachts
Model520 Express
Model520 Sports Coupe
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches186
Beam - Inches186
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - DetailDiesel: 42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - Detail42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - kg19050.86
Weight - kg19050.86
Weight - lbs.42000
Weight - lbs.42000
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Height - Meters5
Height - Meters5
Height - Inches197
Height - Inches197
Length - Meters15.9
Length - Meters15.9
Length - Feet52
Length - Feet52
Length - Inches3
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m) With Optional Hydraulic Swim Platform: 54 ft. 10 in. (16.7 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal500
Fuel tank capacity - Gal500
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max715 hp
Engine maxTwin 715 hp (533 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Holding tank capacity - Gal75