Cruisers 400 Express — By Capt. Bill Pike — January 2005

Sometimes, Less Is More

Specs

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Base price: $360,730 with 2/370-hp Mercruiser 8.1S Horizon gasoline inboard V-drives
Optional power: 2/420-hp Mercruiser 8.1S HO gasoline V-drives; 2/375-hp Volvo Penta 8.1 Gi gasoline V-drives; 2/420-hp Volvo Penta 8.1 GXi gasoline V-drives; 2/370-hp Volvo Penta D6 diesel V-drives; 2/430-hp Volvo Penta TAMD 74L diesel V-drives; 2/370-hp Yanmar 6LYA-STP diesel V-drives; 2/430-hp Yanmar 6LY2A-STP diesel V-drives
Standard equipment: 9-kW Onan genset w/hushbox; 23,000-Btu Cruisair reverse-cycle A/C; 20-inch LCD TV in saloon; radar arch w/ moonroof; walk-through foredeck access; extended swim platform; transom shower; cockpit wet bar

SPECIFICATIONS
Length overall: 43'0"
Beam: 13'6"
Draft: 3'0"
Weight (dry): 21,000 lbs.
Fuel capacity: 300 gal.
Water capacity: 80 gal.
Test engines: 2/370-hp Yanmar 6LYA-STP diesel inboard V-drives
Transmissions/ratio: ZF 80-IV/2:1
Props: Michigan DQ 22 x 25 4-blade Nibral
Steering: Teleflex Sea Star hydraulic
Controls: Teleflex electronic
Optional equipment on test boat: blue hull; Sea Key safety and security system; cherry treads on cabin entry steps; upgraded stereo system; upgrade to 30-inch LCD TV in saloon; interior decor package; 13-inch LCD TV in stateroom; foredeck sunlounge cushions
Price as tested: $446,000

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