Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Coastal Craft 42 ExpressFish 2022 vs Coastal Craft 45 ExpressFish 2024 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Coastal Craft 42 ExpressFish 2022 vs Coastal Craft 45 ExpressFish 2024 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Coastal Craft 45 ExpressFish 2024 tops out at 450 hp. Engine specs for the Coastal Craft 42 ExpressFish 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Coastal Craft 42 ExpressFish 2022 carries 585 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Coastal Craft 45 ExpressFish 2024. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Coastal Craft 42 ExpressFish 2022 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Coastal Craft 45 ExpressFish 2024 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Coastal Craft 42 ExpressFish 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Coastal Craft 42 ExpressFish 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 50,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Coastal Craft 45 ExpressFish 2024 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail50.60 ft
Length overall - Detail45.00 ft
Length - Feet50.6
Length - Feet45
Length overall - Meters15.42
Length overall - Meters13.72
Length overall - Inches607
Length overall - Inches540
Beam - Meters4.27
Beam - Meters4.33
Beam - Inches168
Beam - Inches170
Draft [max] - Detail2.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.79
Draft [max] - Meters1.1
Draft [max] - Inches31
Draft [max] - Inches43
Displacementnot available
Displacement35000.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal585
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2214.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2271.25
Engine makeMercury
Engine makeMercury
Engine modelVerado
Engine modelVerado
Drive typeoutboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelVerado
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 3 Drive Typenot available
Engine 4 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 4 Engine Makenot available
Engine 4 Horsepower350 hp
Engine 4 Horsepowernot available
Engine 4 Drive Typeoutboard
Engine 4 Drive Typenot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower450 hp
Performance
Cruising speed35
Cruising speed30
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed45
Maximum speed35
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity9
Water capacity9
Holding tank capacity - Gal28
Holding tank capacity - Gal38
Holding tank capacity - Liters105.99
Holding tank capacity - Liters143.85
Boat typePower
Boat typePower