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• Cruisers 4270 Esprit

by David Pascoe

Of course, the times and companies can change, and this one certainly seems to have done so. At least if we can draw any conclusions from this particular boat. We regret that we haven't any photos to show, owing to an accident with our camera.

Stylistically, there's little to distinguish this boat from many other large express models. She's your typical open express a la Sea Ray and a host of others. What did catch our attention, however, is that this is not the usual Cruisers quality level of years past. The one impression it does not give is that of a floating motel room.

Stylistically, it's every bit as racy as all the other offerings but with a twist. This boat seems to incorporate some pretty good design, along with a decent level of quality. The beauty is a bit more than merely skin deep. Most notable was a lack of design stupidities so commonly found in other boats that seem like a mere party platform than serious cruiser.

First Up: Ergonomically, I found little to complain about. Ease of movement around this boat is really very good. Mercifully, they did not fill up the cockpit area with so much lounge seating that there's no room left to move around. They've left enough space to permit a free-moving traffic pattern without any serious bottle necks. You can almost run forward from the swim platform to the forward cabin without falling over anything. A very nice traffic

The cockpit seating is L-shaped off to starboard, with the helm set to starboard as well. The helm bench seat will seat only two, and thus does not take up too much space. We find this to be a major fault with many large expresses where too much seating manages to make even a  large boat cramped.

The cockpit affords two means of entry, first via the platform and second via the port side where there is a step molded into the liner. If you want to board by the starboard side, well, you just have to walk on the upholstery. One way you can tell for sure the difference between fresh and salt water builders is that they seem to assume that you can always board via the stern platform. You see, they don't have tides on inland lakes and usually floating docks. For those of us in coastal areas, this is often a big problem.

Cabin Layout has an unusual aft cabin with twin berths, set back under the cockpit. Naturally, you do not have full head room here, but I found this layout to be much more attractive than the overly large lounge area found in the Sea Ray 450 where a very large lounge area resides where the aft stateroom is placed in this 4270. This  aft cabin area is very private, particularly with an adjoining head and shower. This is the kind of layout I'd want for cruising with two couples or children. If you're strictly a party hound, then something like the Sea Ray may be more suitable.

Yet another aspect that I found very attractive is the galley. Set to starboard and immediately forward of the helm area, it is semi-enclosed, being somewhat U-shaped. The inboard end is anchored by a full size upright frig, and yet still has plenty of counter space, as well as storage. This is a galley in which serious meals can be prepared but for one thing. The 125V Kenyon 3 burner stove top just doesn't cut it. In fact, we're finding most of these new boats have 125V stove tops that take about an hour to boil water. And that's no joke. A serious stove needs to be 250V.

Opposite this is a stretched oval table and lounge seating. And it's here that there is some sacrifice of space for general socializing. This cabin layout is much more suited for cruising than partying. While the lounge is plenty big, there is no room for any other furniture and no other seating. That means all the people sitting there are all more or less facing the same direction - to starboard. Again, this makes for more of a cruising than party boat.

The forward cabin is the usual largish double berth on centerline. The good news is that there is a bit of an isle up each side so you don't have to crawl in bed head first on hands and knees. The master head is plenty big with a stall shower. Heads are VacuFlush.

The interior is served by three Cruisair air conditioners, but there is only one deck hatch so if the A/C isn't working, ventilation becomes a problem.

Machinery Well, here we go again with the Caterpillar 3126 engines and their cylinder head problems. These engines were supposedly fixed but we found carbon in the cooling system of one engine, which usually means that there is a compression leak somewhere.

This is a great boat if you never have to go into the engine compartment. The engines are set very close together, and for a boat this size, the engine compartment is amazingly small and cramped, with both the engines and fuel tanks crammed in back there. This is no dream boat engine room for the do it yourselfer.

This one came equipped with a 9kw Kohler generator that is barely adequate for the total power demand. It also has a sound box cover that we were unable to open up. The layout of systems is rather poor. In order to reach components we had to crawl over batteries, switches, mufflers, wires and cables. There is a large deck area behind the engines, but the systems components are set down like salt falling out of a shaker. In order to reach one thing, you crawl over another. On your knees. Ouch!

In attempting to check the transmission oil, we were unable to get the dipsticks out because of components installed above. The engine intake sea cocks are installed in a deep hole and can't be reached, as are the sea strainers so that you can't see whether they're fouled or not.

Servicing the mechanicals in this boat is a serious drawback. Granted, you can remove the large deck section above, but only after removing all the seating, and probably requiring the use of a crane. That's reserved for major repairs.

Performance As you'd expect for a 44 foot boat weighing 19,500 lbs, it's plenty fast, 30.4 knots tops. With power assist steering and a tiny wheel, it was like driving a car. Low speed performance is not impressive. The operator has a terrible time docking on both occasions. Part of that was his fault, the other ho-hum maneuverability.

The engine room insulation seems well done as the sound levels within the cockpit were quite low, and we did not have to yell in order to be heard.

Seakeeping    As is  frequently the case, we had only a 12" chop for our sea trial, yet this translated into feeling every little wave when standing on the cabin sole. Her bottom shape is very much akin to a Sea Ray, with a very full bow and flat entry. The cabin area while underway at speed was quite noisy.

While we did not get to do an ocean trial run on rough water, you can expect that with her very light weight, her rough water performance is not going to be spectacular. And judging by her hull shape, we'd guess that she handles about like most others of her class, perhaps even less favorably.

The bow has a huge overhang. Although there's no pro forma pulpit, the bow is bottle-nosed like a dolphin. There is a large slot here for the anchor that leads into a triangular bow hatch were the windlass, electrical controls and rode are stored. The only problem is that when you stuff the bow into a wave, the water will come gushing up under that hatch cover and probably take it right off its plastic latches.

Worse yet, there is no manner of sealing this hatch, so that the windlass and electricals got wet and crapped out. Two major and uncorrectable faux pas here.

But, there's another one. Attached to the intergral swim platform is an extended platform of the bolt-on type. This creates an overhang of 3-1/2 feet. It doesn't take much imagination to determine what will happen with the vessel stopped out at sea with 3 foot waves rolling. You got it! The waves will take that platform right off the boat in a heart beat.

These points generally sum up what we mean about boats with an inland rather than an oceanic flavor.

Overall Quality   Basically pretty good. There aren't any maintenance nightmares with this boat (other than the engine room access). The use of molded plastic parts is minimal. One problem is that the primary means of going up to the foredeck is over the helm and through a door in the windshield. Hopefully, you already know that there's no way in heaven or  hell that this can be made water tight, and that water is going to pour all over the area up under the windshield. Our boat had never been out in the ocean, so this hadn't happened yet,

Construction   Hmmm, hate to say it, but we haven't a clue as to how it's built. Less than 10% of the internal hull was accessible or visible. If there's anything broken or going wrong within, there's no way of knowing.

Banging around on the bottom, however, she sounded fairly substantial. The sides and decks are surely cored, but we don't know about the bottom. We can at least tell you that the bottom and hull sides do not appear to be flimsy. Nor was there any apparent problem with the deck joint as the rub rails were undamaged, and there were no stress cracks in these areas. That's always a good sign.

Meanwhile, there were no blisters on the bottom.

All of the deck areas seemed fairly substantial. They don't give when walked or jumped on. The cockpit hatches have good gutters and there was no problem with water leaking into the engine room.

Summing Up   We were pleasantly surprised, having anticipated yet another family type or party boat cruiser that just didn't measure up to a decent level of quality. This one does. Overall, it seems a good effort to produce a boat of mid level quality that is quite consistent from the square end to the pointed end. Value-wise, this is a heck of a lot of boat for the money. In comparing new costs versus resale, it definitely stacks up a better deal than Sea Ray.

Posted April 19, 2000

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David Pascoe is a second generation marine surveyor in his family who began his surveying career at age 16 as an apprentice in 1965 as the era of wooden boats was drawing to a close.

Certified by the National Association of Marine Surveyors in 1972, he has conducted over 5,000 pre purchase surveys in addition to having conducted hundreds of boating accident investigations, including fires, sinkings, hull failures and machinery failure analysis.

Over forty years of knowledge and experience are brought to bear in following books. David Pascoe is the author of:

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1997 Cruisers Yachts 4270 Esprit

Saugatuck, MI, US

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• Valves adjusted by certified Caterpillar technician fall of 2020.
• Seadek swim platform.
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• Fusion and Kicker cockpit stereo.
• Bose cabin stereo.
• Powder coated dash panels.
• Custom toggle switches.
• Complete digital gauges.
• Updated Cruisers Yachts emblems and steering wheel.
• New lowered boot stripe.
• Seagrass flooring in cockpit and cabin.
• Newer canvas with polycarbonate upfront.
• Lumitec arch lighting.
• Complete LED lighting upgrade throughout.
• New Cockpit refrigerator/ice maker.
• New Cabin refrigerator/freezer.
• Duckbill valves replaced 2021.
• Batteries replaced 2020.
• Racor assemblies rebuilt 2021.
• Complete fluid change 2021.
• Updated electronics.
• New engine and generator impellers 2021.
• All new fuel lines 2021.
• New waste tank hoses 2020.
• Props tuned 2021
• New cutlass bearings 2021.
• New shaft seals 2021.
• Manufacturer: Cruisers Yachts
• Model: 4270 Esprit
• Category: Power
• Condition: Used
• Location: Saugatuck, MI, US
• Vessel Name: Knot Listed
• Boat Type: Cruisers
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Length: 42’
• LOA: 46’
• Beam: 14’
• Draft - Max: 3.5’
• Bridge Clearance: ’
• Engine Make: Caterpillar
• Engine Model: 3126
• Total Engines: 1
• Engine Type: Inboard
• Drive Type: V
• Fuel Type: diesel
• Fuel Tank: 400 gal
• Freshwater Tank: 400 gal

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• Boat Type : Inboard Boats
• Quantity: 2
• Horse Power: 420
• Type: Diesel
• Hull Material : Fiberglass
• Beam : 14'0"
• Length : 42'
• Net Weight : 21000 lbs
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"DREAM SCAPE"

The Cruisers Yachts 4270 express is very spacious yet sleekly designed express cruiser. She has Caterpillar Diesel power and a very open salon along with two staterooms and two heads, which makes her a very able cruiser for the family or two couples. This boat has been very well taken care of.

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Basic information, dimensions & weight, tank capacities, accommodations, vessel details.

The Cruisers 4270 Express has introduced an innovative design concept: an express cruiser can effectively blend comfort with the best in express performance and handling. The 4270 ups-the-ante in her class with a unique midcabin suite located amidships, a comfortable second stateroom with private head, and standup changing area. The 4270 is a design that will change thinking about the meaning of "express". Deceptively sleek on the outside, the Cruisers 4270 Express features broad shoulders that allow for a roomy, open interior layout. Bathed with plenty of natural light and featuring impressive 66-inch headroom, the 4270 's salon offers a convertible dinette - sofa with crescent-shaped seating, and a large TV above the fridge. Rather than the usual "cave" layout, the special midcabin aboard the 4270 includes twin berths that can be converted to a large bed using a filler cushion. Also included in the second-cabin suite arrangement: a private changing area with standing headroom and storage for personal items, as well as a private head with shower, also with full standing headroom. The master stateroom boasts a queen-size island berth, luxurious appointments and ample storage space for the big cruise. For additional onboard comfort, the main head includes a separate, standup shower stall. This head is conveniently accessible from both the salon and the master stateroom. The 4270's galley surpasses that of other boats in this class, providing a large refrigerator - freezer, microwave - convection oven, three-burner electric stove, plenty of counter and storage space and, as an extra touch, attractive wood flooring.

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• Raytheon RAY220 VHF
• Northstar 951X GPS
• Raytheon R41XX Radar
• Clarion Magni-tune Am/FM Stereo
• Plastimo Compass-offshore 105
• 12V Jabsco Remote Spotlight (Million Watt)
• Raytheon RAY Pilot 650 Auto pilot
• (3) interior TV's
• 3116TA Cats (375hp) 1100 hrs
• V-Drive ZF Transmissions (1.527-1)
• 22X22 4 blade Propellers
• Kohler Generator (9KW)
• Racor Fuel filters
• Battery Charger
• (3) Bilge Pumps: Rule 1500
• Hydraulic Steering: Sea Star
• Bilge Blowers
• Fresh water cooling with raw water cooled exhaust
• X-changer Oil Transfer system
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• (2) 200 Gallon aluminum fuel tanks
• 100 gallon water tank 
• Water Heater (Seaward 11 gallon)
• (2) Vacu Flush heads 
• Macerator pump for holding tank
• Attwood V750 shower sump pump for both showers
• Anchor Windlass: Maxwell
• (4) Group 27 lead acid batteries (2 Banks)
• Main Panel is located in the Galley
• C-Charger battery charger
• Each engine is equipped with alternator chargers
• (2) 30a/125v shore power inlets
• Manual slider switch at main panel in galley
• Kohler Model: 9507 Genset (9KW)

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1997 cruisers yachts 4270 esprit express, low hours with big cat power and tender make this the ultimate express family yacht or loopers paradise., pride of ownership clearly shows on this highly desirable cruisers 4270 esprit express yacht., classic cruisers build quality combined with low hours, fresh water use and heated winter storage make this a rare opportunity..

Fully serviced by Toromont Caterpillar on a regular basis this vessel was maintained to the highest of standards. It even comes with additional filters, belts, parts and oils for the next scheduled maintenance interval.

The Cruisers 4270 Esprit is known for its well appointed spacious design and high cabin ceilings for taller people. Included in the design are well thought out cabinets , closets and storage areas to maximize space in an efficient manner Over the fridge is a new flat screen TV that pulls out of the cabinet and turns to face the salon seating area. The U shaped galley is fitted with a 3 burner Kenyon 120AVC range top. Vitrofrigo 2-way 12V-120 fridge freezer , double stainless sink with tapset and flex hose, Panasonic Microwave oven and Black and Decker built in coffee maker.

Two Heads fitted , each with vacuum-flush toilets, sink vanity with tapset , and combined shower (aft head), and separate shower (forward) with scuppers in sole. Forward shower also has a main door and ensuite door to the main stateroom.

Express cockpit and helm are roomy and easily accessible including a walk through windshield for added safety and convenience.

The rear aft deck area includes ample seating, table, stainless bar sink with running water, ice maker and dometic fridge. The rear aft deck is perfect for entertaining friends, family fun time or just relaxing with a quiet book. Underneath the snap in carpet is the easy access hatch with dual lift cylinders to the engine room. It is light enough and easily lifted by one person.

Fitted with the highly desired 3126 Caterpillar Diesel Engines this 4270 Express will cruise effortlessly all day long at 30 mph at just 2300 rpm with a top speed of 40 mph at 2600 rpm when you need it.

2007 Brig hard bottom inflatable tender is fitted with the reliable Mercury 15hp outboard motor and sits on a seaweed , manual davit system that is easy to use. The tender and all related equipment were maintained on a regular basis.

Some of the many other features on the Cruisers 4270 Esprit Express. Front Bow area snap in Sun Pad, Magma BBQ, shore power, Kholer generator, onboard battery charger, dual battery isolators, 2 Cruisair reverse air conditioners, Walvac central vac system, Lewmar windless with foot switches an circuit protection, on board engine room fire suppression system, fume detectors, all bumpers ,lines , safety equipment and 8 life jackets. Current survey available.

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Le Corbusier’s triumphant return to Moscow

The exhibition of French prominent architect Le Corbusier, held in The Pushkin Museum, brings together the different facets of his talent. Source: ITAR-TASS / Stanislav Krasilnikov

The largest Le Corbusier exhibition in a quarter of a century celebrates the modernist architect’s life and his connection with the city.

Given his affinity with Moscow, it is perhaps surprising that the city had never hosted a major examination of Le Corbusier’s work until now. However, the Pushkin Museum and the Le Corbusier Fund have redressed that discrepancy with the comprehensive exhibition “Secrets of Creation: Between Art and Architecture,” which runs until November 18.

Presenting over 400 exhibits, the exhibition charts Le Corbusier’s development from the young man eagerly sketching buildings on a trip around Europe, to his later years as a prolific and influential architect.

The exhibition brings together the different facets of his talent, showing his publications, artwork and furniture design alongside photographs, models and blueprints of his buildings.

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Irina Antonova, director of the Pushkin Museum, said, “It was important for us to also exhibit his art. People know Le Corbusier the architect, but what is less well know is that he was also an artist. Seeing his art and architecture together gives us an insight into his mind and his thought-processes.”

What becomes obvious to visitors of the exhibition is that Le Corbusier was a man driven by a single-minded vision of how form and lines should interact, a vision he was able to express across multiple genres.

The upper wings of the Pushkin Museum are separated by the central stairs and two long balconies. The organizers have exploited this space, allowing comparison of Le Corbusier’s different art forms. On one side there are large paintings in the Purist style he adapted from Cubism, while on the other wall there are panoramic photographs of his famous buildings.

Le Corbusier was a theorist, producing many pamphlets and manifestos which outlined his view that rigorous urban planning could make society more productive and raise the average standard of living.

It was his affinity with constructivism, and its accompanying vision of the way architecture could shape society, which drew him to visit the Soviet Union, where, as he saw it, there existed a “nation that is being organized in accordance with its new spirit.”

The exhibition’s curator Jean-Louis Cohen explains that Le Corbusier saw Moscow as “somewhere he could experiment.” Indeed, when the architect was commissioned to construct the famous Tsentrosoyuz Building, he responded by producing a plan for the entire city, based on his concept of geometric symmetry.

Falling foul of the political climate

He had misread the Soviet appetite for experimentation, and as Cohen relates in his book Le Corbusier, 1887-1965, drew stinging attacks from the likes of El Lissitsky, who called his design “a city on paper, extraneous to living nature, located in a desert through which not even a river must be allowed to pass (since a curve would contradict the style).”

Not to be deterred, Le Corbusier returned to Moscow in 1932 and entered the famous Palace of the Soviets competition, a skyscraper that was planned to be the tallest building in the world.

This time he fell foul of the changing political climate, as Stalin’s growing suspicion of the avant-garde led to the endorsement of neo-classical designs for the construction, which was ultimately never built due to the Second World War.

Situated opposite the proposed site for the Palace of the Soviets, the exhibition offers a tantalizing vision of what might have been, presenting scale models alongside Le Corbusier’s plans, and generating the feeling of an un-built masterpiece.

Despite Le Corbusier’s fluctuating fortunes in Soviet society, there was one architect who never wavered in his support . Constructivist luminary Alexander Vesnin declared that the Tsentrosoyuz building was the "the best building to arise in Moscow for over a century.”

The exhibition sheds light on their professional and personal relationship, showing sketches and letters they exchanged. In a radical break from the abstract nature of most of Le Corbusier’s art, this corner of the exhibition highlights the sometimes volatile architect’s softer side, as shown through nude sketches and classical still-life paintings he sent to Vesnin.

“He was a complex person” says Cohen. “It’s important to show his difficult elements; his connections with the USSR, with Mussolini. Now that relations between Russia and the West have improved, we can examine this. At the moment there is a new season in Le Corbusier interpretation.” To this end, the exhibition includes articles that have never previously been published in Russia, as well as Le Corbusier’s own literature.

Completing Le Corbusier’s triumphant return to Russia is a preview of a forthcoming statue, to be erected outside the Tsentrosoyuz building. Even if she couldn’t quite accept his vision of a planned city, Moscow is certainly welcoming him back.

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Equipped with ice-breaking technology, these huge fancy yachts are the only river cruisers running all year around. The round trip journey takes two and a half hours and floats past all the big sights like the White House, Novodevichy monastery and the Kremlin. There’s a large open air observation deck up top, while the main body of the ship houses a restaurant with a dance floor for a romantic post dinner dance. For a particularly romantic experience take one of the evening boats and admire the bright lights of the city skyline at night.

The most relaxing and picturesque tour that Moscow can offer: a great way to see the city center and its main attractions. This is a perfect alternative to exploring the city by car, if you only have time to do sightseeing during weekday rush hours.

Your English-speaking guide is eager to share every bit of their knowledge about the surrounding landscape, the architecture and historical details.

We conduct Moscow river tour on Radisson Flotilla boats all year around!  It’s warm inside during winter months, while there’s air conditioning during hot summer days. You may also treat yourself to drinks, lunch or dinner on board (drinks and food are not included in tour price).

The cost of an excursion with a personal guide for 1 person

Quay at Radisson Collection Hotel

Government Headquarters ("the White House")

Kievsky Railway Central

Novodevichy Convent

Luzhniki Stadium

Academy of Sciences

Monument to Peter I

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Moscow Kremlin

St.Basil's Cathedral

Novospassky Monastery

U-turn and back to Quay at Radisson Royal Hotel

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