Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 300 CXi Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 300 CXi Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2012 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 2012 measures 45,5 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 14,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 300 CXi Express 2007 at 31,0 feet (2007). At 107 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2012 has a 230-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 300 CXi Express 2007's 270-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 300 CXi Express 2007 carries 125 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2012. 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 2012 at 45,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 300 CXi Express 2007 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
Model300 CXi Express
Model455 Express Motoryacht
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 0 in. (3 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 - Detail15 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 - DetailDiesel: 10,700 lbs. (4,854 kg) Gas: 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kg)
Weight - Detail36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - kg4853.43
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - lbs.107
Weight - lbs.36
Height - DetailKeel to Arch: 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 - Metersnot available
Length - Feet31
Length - Feet45.5
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)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (379 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max270 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPenta D9 IB EVC
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerT-500 hp (T-373 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 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