320 Express

An extremely popular model, the Cruisers 320 Express was one of the top-selling boats in this class during her production years. Called the 3275 Express in 2002–03, she didn’t set any new standards in comfort or performance and the styling is conservative at best, but there was a good deal of value here for those seeking a well-bred family boat at a reasonable price. Built on a conventional modified-V hull with an integral swim platform, the floorplan of the 320 is arranged with a convertible settee in the aft lounge area, which is very open to the salon—a notable contrast to many mid-cabin boats this size with cramped, cave-like aft cabins. Curtains separate the fore and aft sleeping areas from the salon, and cabin headroom—about 6 feet, 4 inches—is excellent. Topside, a windshield walk-through provides access to the bow. The anchor is deployed through a chute, and a double sun pad with a molded headrest is fitted on the foredeck. For engine access, the aft cockpit deck swings up on a pair of hydraulic rams to expose the motors. Twin 320hp MerCruiser I/Os cruise the 320 Express at 20 knots (mid 30s top).