Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007 measures 45,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 14,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 at 31,0 feet (2006). At 1 lbs and 36 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007 carries 5 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007 at 45,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 at 31,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeCruisers Yachts
MakeCruisers Yachts
Model280 CXi Express
Model455 Express Motoryacht
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.0 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches184
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Meters4.67
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Inches184
Draft [drive up] - DetailStern: 20 in. (51 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailStern: 35 in. (89 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - DetailGas: 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.36
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 10 ft. 8 in. (3.3 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 17 ft. 7 in. (5.4 m)
Height - Meters3.25
Height - Meters5.36
Height - Inches128
Height - Inches211
Length - Meters9.4
Length - Meters13.9
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet45
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 0 in. (9.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 6 in. (13.9 m)
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardVolvo Twin Gas 4.3 GXi SX, 225 hp (168 kw)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail100 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity25 gal. (95 l)
Water capacity134 gal. (507 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass