Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Buccaneer 470 Esprite XL 2026 vs Buccaneer 565 Classic XL Cabin Wide Body 2026: Same Brand, Different Boat
The spec sheets list the Buccaneer 470 Esprite XL 2026 as runabout and the Buccaneer 565 Classic XL Cabin Wide Body 2026 as cabin runabout, so check how each hull rides in the conditions you use before you decide.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Buccaneer 565 Classic XL Cabin Wide Body 2026 measures 19,4 feet overall (2026), giving it roughly 3,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Buccaneer 470 Esprite XL 2026 at 16,3 feet (2026). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Buccaneer 565 Classic XL Cabin Wide Body 2026 tips the scales at 1 653 lbs - 507 lbs less than the Buccaneer 470 Esprite XL 2026 at 1 146 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Buccaneer 565 Classic XL Cabin Wide Body 2026 has a 35-hp advantage over the Buccaneer 470 Esprite XL 2026's 115-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Buccaneer 565 Classic XL Cabin Wide Body 2026 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Buccaneer 470 Esprite XL 2026 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Buccaneer 565 Classic XL Cabin Wide Body 2026 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Buccaneer 565 Classic XL Cabin Wide Body 2026 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 6 passengers and at 19,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Buccaneer 470 Esprite XL 2026 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeBuccaneer
MakeBuccaneer
Model470 Esprite XL
Model565 Classic XL Cabin Wide Body
Model Year2026
Model Year2026
Weight - Detail1146 lbs. (520 kg)
Weight - Detail1653 lbs. (750 kg)
Weight - kg520
Weight - kg750
Weight - lbs.1146
Weight - lbs.1653
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail4.965 m LOA incl bowsprit
Length overall - Detail5.910 m LOA incl bowsprit
Length overall - Inches195
Length overall - Inches233
Length overall - Meters4.965
Length overall - Meters5.91
Length - Feet16.29
Length - Feet19.39
Beam80 in. (2.035 m)
Beam91 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Inches80
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Meters2.035
Beam - Meters2.3
Weight - Detail520 kg hull; approx 895 kg road weight
Weight - Detail750 kg hull; approx 1,430 kg road weight
Weight - kg520
Weight - kg750
Weight - lbs.1146
Weight - lbs.1653
Length - Inches183
Length - Inches216
Height - Detail70.08 in. (1.78 m)
Height - Detail86.61 in. (2.2 m)
Height - Inches70.08
Height - Inches86.61
Height - Meters1.78
Height - Meters2.2
Length - Meters4.66
Length - Meters5.496
Body / Hull
Hull materialFibreglass
Hull materialFibreglass
Hull typeRunabout
Hull typeCabin runabout
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max115 HP
Engine max150 HP
Fuel tank capacity - DetailOptional alloy tank approximately 90 L (23.78 US gal); capacity is not standard
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Horsepower115 HP
Horsepower150 HP
Motor Weight - kg176
Motor Weight - kg220
Motor Weight - lbs.388
Motor Weight - lbs.485
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters165
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal43.6
Operational Info
Maximum people5
Maximum people6
Maximum capacity375 kg
Maximum capacity450 kg
Water capacityNo water tank listed
Water capacityNo water tank listed
Boat typeRunabout
Boat typeCabin runabout
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all6100 mm
Trailer - Length over all7100 mm
Trailer - DetailManufacturer specs: LOA incl. bowsprit 4965 mm; hull length 4660 mm; trailer 6100 x 2225 x 1780 mm; 5 persons / 375 kg. 90 L fuel tank is optional.
Trailer - DetailManufacturer specs: LOA incl. bowsprit 5910 mm; hull length 5496 mm; trailer 7100 x 2450 x 2200 mm; 6 persons / 450 kg; 165 L fuel.
Trailer - Width2225 mm
Trailer - Width2450 mm
Trailer - Height1780 mm
Trailer - Height2200 mm
Warranty Info
Warranty5 year hull structural warranty
Warranty5 year hull structural warranty
Options / Other
OptionsManufacturer optional equipment: stainless steel ski pole; stainless steel bow rails; approx. 90 L alloy fuel tank.
OptionsManufacturer optional equipment: bait station; infill squab; stainless ski pole; rigid-frame rocket launcher with bimini and clears; chemical toilet; rope-chain capstan.