Boat test for the 2006 Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan with boat pictures, boat specifications, and boat test results. Includes pricing, videos, engine test reviews, and ratings for the 2006 Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan.

If you're a daytripper and just want to enjoy the wind in your hair, WOT on the 447 is 35.2 mph with this setup. Myers says to expect a little more speed with the IPS version, even though it features less-powerful 370-hp Volvo Penta D6 diesels. You'll find more responsive handling with the IPS version, too. The standard Teleflex SeaStar power-assist steering will help you hold course, but this vessel takes wide, three-plus-boat-length turns with the wheel hard over at cruise speed, so larger rudders may be in order. However, at slow speeds I was able to spin her with ease; a little input from the optional Side-Power made docking maneuvers downright speedy.

A high windshield keeps the flying-bridge comfortable and quiet. Her bridge clearance measures 16 feet, which is lower than several similar-class boats.

But a boat like this is not just about WOT and S-turns, especially with the social crew here at PMY. Entertaining is a key component, and Cruisers has addressed this need quite well. The flying bridge offers an alfresco party place with lounge seating just abaft the helm and two tanning-friendly chaise lounges on the flying-bridge overhang. To whet your whistle, the cockpit is armed with a wet bar and ice maker. The full-beam (14'6"), wide-open saloon, accessed via the cockpit's sliding-glass door, provides an inviting indoor entertainment venue with standard port and starboard lounges. (The port lounge has a double incliner, and the starboard one is a sofa/ sleeper.) Both offer a clear view of the standard 23-inch Sharp LCD TV for movie night. The saloon's open arrangement is enhanced by 6'7" headroom. Standard cherry warms up the interior, which is further brightened by wide side and front windows. There's no feeling of sitting in a hole in this boat, especially since the galley and dinette are up one step from the saloon, with clear views in all directions. All the requisite galley tools are available for the cooking cruiser, including a EuroKera cooktop, solid-surface countertop-prep areas, and a Nova Kool refrigerator and freezer, all standard issue.

After considering the ride, layout, and amenities of the 447, I found her model designation Sport Sedan to be spot-on. The helmsman will appreciate the racy side of her as indicated by her speed and smooth ride. Yet, her performance didn't come at the cost of shoehorning huge engines into a tight space. As a matter of fact, I easily managed my 5'7" frame through the cockpit hatch and accessed between the powerplants to check oil, filters, and the like. In addition, Cruisers has labeled every hose, wire, and through-hull, a great attribute for the DIY boater. And on the sedan side of this boat, she's simply cozy. The soft tone of the cherry, lighting, and her two-stateroom layout make you want to toss off the lines, make way for destination anywhere, and drop the hook when you get there. And I think the PMY crew will be doing just that. So look for us this summer in our 447. We're coming to a port near you.

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