Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 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 54 Fly 2017 measures 54,0 feet overall (2017), giving it roughly 23,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 at 31,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 tips the scales at 45 856 lbs — 45 855 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 280 CXi Express 2006 at 1 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.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 at 54,0 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
Makenot available
Model280 CXi Express
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3.0 m)
Beam15.60 ft
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters4.75
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches187
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.95
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
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] - Detail4.20 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.28
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches50
Weight - DetailGas: 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4535.92
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 10 ft. 8 in. (3.3 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.25
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches128
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters9.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet54
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 0 in. (9.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail54.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters16.46
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches648
Displacementnot available
Displacement45856.00 lbs
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 - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters378.54
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity25 gal. (95 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity8
Cabinsnot available
Cabins4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower