Cruisers Yachts 420 Express - New engines and extensive systems refit

Yet another premium luxury cruiser who's owner has spared absolutely no expense in her presentation. Purchased in 2012 - after an extensive 5 year refit she was relaunched in 2017. Apart from the fibreglass hull and cabinetry pretty much every aspect of this Cruisers 420 Express has been replaced, from air conditioners to engines - no stone left un turned!

Typical of all Cruisers Yachts the 420 has high ceilings (2.0m) and a wide beam creating a volumous interior like no other in her category. Tasteful timber and fibreglass finishes with granite look benchtops and faux leather lounges are inviting and warm. The same decore flows throughout the main living area through to the forward cabin and bathroom.

The galley is very well equipped with double sink, microwave oven, ceramic cooktop and upright fridge freezer. The galley floor is treated with practical teak look vinyl flooring, a sensible choice, with carpet in the saloon. Opening hull windows provide plenty of light, air and views of the ocean from within.

Accommodation consists of a private master stateroom in the bow with ensuite, TV and island berth. The saloon lounge converts to a double bed when you have guests.

For me another standout is the engine room. At the press of a button the cockpit floor raises revealing two near new 8.1L Volvo Penta engines with low maintenance shaft drives. Their stainless steel water cooled extractors an absolute work of art! As you will see from the images and virtual tour, access to all of the engineering is phenomenal. Plenty of room to get around.

The helm area is elevated and to starboard with U-shaped seating for friends and a bench seat for skipper and copilot on the same raised level. The rear deck is one step down with more sociable seating. All upholstery and carpet is in great condition. A fibreglass hardtop roof provides plenty of protection from the elements. Camper covers completely shroud the cockpit when the boat is not in use.

The Cruisers 420 Express is a big boat with plenty of power and space for entertaining. She's equipped with all of the typical home comforts to make a weekend away very pleasant.

Rebuild List:
Most items were a straight swap out for new - part number for part number where possible to ensure build compatibility / originality.
The exceptions - The original propeller shafts had some corrosion. These were upgraded to 1-3/4" shafts - originally 1-1/2".

The hull was soda blasted down to gelcoat and multiple coats of 2 pack epoxy CopperCoat was applied.
In 2021 conventional antifouling was painted on top of the Coppercoat as the Seabarrier 3000 appears to be much more effective in Western Australia to limit marine growth. The added advantage being if the standard anti fouling wears away, the Coppercoat is still present.

Engine bay:
New - USA import - x 1 Volvo Penta 8.1 GXi-G with new transmission / V drive & associated hardware.
New - USA import - x 1 Volvo Penta 8.1 GXi-G with new transmission / V drive & associated hardware.
The exact same size / style / transmissions ratios were used as the originals.
The full engine service / repair manuals come with the boat.
Both transmissions have had their 30-hour service. Their next service is due at 300 hours.

2024 - exhaust system was upgraded to stainless steel Marine CMI Big Tube headers.
https://custommarine. Com/product/big-tube-header-13680/

All new engine wiring harnesses to the driver's console - bypassing the Cruiser Yachts (CY) control pad straight to "keys" - more reliable. The CY pad is now only used for the lights etc.

New cutlass bearings and engine couplings to suit the new 1-3/4" propeller shafts.
2021 - new dripless shaft seals were installed on both shafts - backup seals also in place on the shafts.

A low hour 6KW Kohler was sourced - currently at ~240 hours. Mounted in a sound shield

All components replaced on/in the hot water unit - engine bay - the only original part is the SS tank.

New heavy duty blowers
New engine bay lighting
New fuel tank sensors - replaced again Nov 2024
New battery isolator
New battery charger - back wall
New solenoids - back wall x 3
New breaker boxes x 2 - back wall. Plus, another new breaker box in the cockpit cupboard port side.
New trim tab pump - currently upgraded to auto close with key off. New trim tab heads installed in 2024. Auto levelling upgrade is now possible. Bennett upgrade kit is in a box in the main cabin.
Engine hatch ram motors both replace with new motors and the gear arms serviced.
Engine hatch is now wired direct to the main house battery.
Hence all batteries can be switched to off when away from the boat and the hatch can still be lifted (assuming the battery is charged).

New bilge pumps -x 1 engine bay and x 1 front next to bow thruster battery.
New second fuel filter installed - now two inline.
The outer fuel filters have new water sensors installed (2021). That's the small black buzzers you see next to the batteries in the engine bay.

Cockpit:
New engine hatch drainage system as the original design leaked water into the engine bay.
New carper flooring. 2021
New back covers 2017
New clears 2023
New fridge / ice maker.
New speakers and new sub-woofer.
New marine stereo unit.
New compass.
New throttle system / new cables
All new gauges
New everything at the drivers' console.
NorthStar 8000i depth sounder / maps / radar.
Depth sounder transducer through hull box is located in front of the starboard engine.

Main cabin:
New - x 2 Dometic Air Conditioning units with all new associated control hardware.
One under the stairs in the cabin - one behind the fridge.
New AC hardware control unit - one under the center hatch main cabin. The other under the stairs.
New control units on the walls. New AC ducting where required.
New - air conditioning cooling pump - under main interior floor hatch port side.

New water pressure pump - under stairs - cabin
X 2 new shower sump pumps - both under floor main cabin.
New holding tank extraction pump - under cabin floor middle
New holding tank sensors
New toilet system with macerator & controls
New induction stove top
New micro wave / stove
New fridge / freezer
New LED lighting - all - upgraded from original tungsten globes.
New light switches
New TV front cabin
New TV main cabin
New TV aerial and booster 2021
All new SS cabin hardware
New power points
New shower extraction fan
New stereo control unit
New speakers.
New stereo amp 2000W - in cupboard near internal stairs
New large round deck hatch - the original had a broken handle
New Perspex in all port holes

Boat Exterior:
New navigation lights.
New air horns and air horn pump - located under main dash
New bow light and controller. Fixed twice. Currently won't turn. Poor design with small gears internally.
Bow thruster props up-graded to new 5 blade design - previously 4 bladed. Better efficiency.
Bow thruster - new motor and new associated control hardware. Under most forward cabin floor hatch.
Bow thruster has its own deep cycle battery - new charger / new breakers / new battery switch.
New through hull fittings and valves - SS above the water line. Bronze below the water line. Most hoses replaced.
The Maxwell anchor winch was upgraded to a newer model - the original model was no longer available. New switches / new deck switches / new breaker installed.
New swimboard shower system
New swimboard rail installed 2021
New shore power plug and new shore power breaker - inside back hatch starboard side.
New rear cushion.

Miscellaneous:
All wiring in the boat was checked for resistance / condition and replaced where required.

September 2024 - antifouling removed down to the copper coat. Two coats of Carboline Seabarrier AF 3000. New anodes all around - prop shafts / trim tabs/ hull / engine heat exchangers / gen set heat exchanger / bow thruster.

The Cruisers 420 Express may suit Sea Ray, Maxum or Riviera Sport buyers

* Bridge clearnace approx 3.5m to top of targa arch

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