Cruisers Yachts 310 Express (Not in Production)

Brief Summary

The all new 310 Express Cruiser is designed to bring performance and dramatic styling to the 30-foot class with lots of amenities and typical Cruiser Yachts' style.

Test Results

Specifications

Length Overall	31' 0''
Beam	10' 6''
Dry Weight	10,600 lbs.
Draft	39''
Deadrise/Transom	N/A
Max Headroom	6' 3''
Bridge Clearance	9' 8''
Fuel Capacity	150 gal.
Water Capacity	30 gal.

Acceleration Times & Conditions

Time to Plane	8.7 sec
0 to 30	5.5 sec.
Ratio	1.95:1
Props	Twin F4
Load	Load: 3 persons, Fuel: 1/2 full, Water: 1/2 full, Gear: minimal
Climate	Temp: 92 deg., Humid: 41%, Wind: none, Seas: calm

Engine Options

Tested Engine	2 x 320-hp Volvo Penta 5.7GXi
Std. Power	2 x 270-hp Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi
Opt. Power	2x 260-hp MerCruiser 5.0L MPI Bravo III 2x 320-hp MerCruiser MX 6.2 MPI Horizon 2 x 160-hp Volvo D3 DP diesel 2x 270-hp Volvo 5.0 GXi DP gas 2x 320-hp Volvo 5.7 GXi DP gas

Warranty

Deck Warranty Extended	5-Year
Engine Warranty Extended	Engine warranties vary by manufacturer
Gelcoat Warranty Extended	3-Year
Hull Warranty Extended	5-Year

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Tested by Capt. Bob Smith
BoatTEST.com has tested Cruisers Yachts for a few years now, but this was my first chance to test them. The company seems to have a good handle on what their marketplace is looking for and continues to improve construction while working towards reducing cost. I enjoyed talking with all the crew from Cruisers and the crew from Galati Yacht Sales.
Starting aft is a spacious swim platform with telescoping swim ladder for easy boarding from the water. Just before the starboard side walkthrough is a transom shower to freshen yourself up after a dip.
Engine Access
To access the engines just lift up the hatch that’s under the standard cockpit carpeting. One thing that jumps out at you on all Cruisers Yachts’ boats is the wiring. Each one is labeled so that you can tell what it goes to from anywhere along the way. Components like the raw water strainers are all labeled with heavy-duty plastic tags, once again removing any doubt as to what you are looking at down below.
Cockpit Features
Back topside, you have a wet bar on the starboard side just behind the helm seat. The standard set up includes a sink and a carry on cooler. You can opt for a refrigerator or ice maker here instead. Bench seating across the back keeps the friends and family comfortable topside while an adjustable helm with bolster keeps you comfortable and high up where you can see well underway.
Behind the Wheel
The helm is stylish and reminded me more of an airplane pod ready for take off. The color of the dash was black, but it was textured so there was little reflection on the underside of the windshield.
There are two molded-in steps which take you up the dash and forward to the ground tackle that is kept below a bow hatch. Come back through into the cockpit, you have a fold-over table for easier access the cabin. I personally would not use this table here as it is not the easiest to install, and it still impedes a bit on entry below. .
The Cabin
The main cabin space is large for a boat this size, and the wood cabinetry gave the space a cozy look and feel. Forward is a double berth stateroom and aft is a fixed berth stateroom behind the open stairway. The galley had a cultured top with microwave, one-burner cooktop and refrigerator/freezer. The dinette faces the galley with a table and two benches that can convert to another sleeping area when needed. Air conditioning is standard on this model.
Specs
The 310 Express is 31 feet long and 10 feet six inches in the beam. Our model was outfitted with twin gas Volvo 5.7 GXi engines for a weight of approximately 10,600 pounds. She carries 150 gallons of fuel and can carry up to 30 gallons of freshwater. Cruisers Yachts offers several power plant options on this model from Volvo and MerCruiser in both gas and diesel.
Performance
I tested the 310 Express in 92 degree heat and unusually dry weather for Florida in Tampa Bay. With three people on board and one half tank of gas and water, we set out to see what hull number one of the new 310 Express line could do. We found she cruised best and most economically at 3000 rpms running about 22 miles per hour. At this speed she burns about 9 gallons of fuel per hour. When we pushed the throttles full forward, we found she topped out at 5000 rpms and was turning between 47 and almost 50 miles per hour burning 24.5 gallons per hour. It took her just over five seconds to get up on plane and she was cruising along at 30 miles per hour in under 9 seconds.
I found the 310 handled pretty well throughout our testing. Some adjustments to throttles and plane needed to be done, and we encountered some issues with the instrumentation, but this is hull number one and it was splashed for the first time, so you would expect some findings along with the way. She was smooth after getting on plane and turned nice wide turns with little slip or skip. Handling at the dock was good, except for the starboard throttle needing position adjustments.
If you’re searching for style, performance and list of standard amenities that Cruisers Yachts puts in their finest boats, in a smaller, more manageable package that is comfortable in fresh and salt water, the all-new Cruiser 310 Express is a great choice.