Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Tollycraft Yachts CRUISER 1977 vs Tollycraft Yachts Tri Cabin 1970 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Tollycraft Yachts CRUISER 1977 vs Tollycraft Yachts Tri Cabin 1970 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tollycraft Yachts Tri Cabin 1970 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Tollycraft Yachts CRUISER 1977 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tollycraft Yachts Tri Cabin 1970 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tollycraft Yachts Tri Cabin 1970 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 40,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tollycraft Yachts CRUISER 1977 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail26.00 ft
Length overall - Detail40.00 ft
Length - Feet26
Length - Feet40
Length overall - Meters7.92
Length overall - Meters12.19
Length overall - Inches312
Length overall - Inches480
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.50 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches42
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeGM
Engine makeMercruiser
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1514.16
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12