Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 against a deep vee Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2012 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 at 52,0 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2012 at 52,3 ft. At 42 lbs and 42 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 540 Sports Coupe 2012 tops out at 435 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 and Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2012 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 Sports Coupe
Model540 Sports Coupe
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
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 - Detail13 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
Deadrise15℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters1.12
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches44
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
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.42
Weight - lbs.42
Length - Meters15.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet52
Length - Feet52.25
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches197
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep 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 - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Triple
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelD6 Triple 600 IPS EVC
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower435 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxT-435 hp (T-324 kW)
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 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 - DetailWaste: 75 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