Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 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 2011 measures 45,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 13,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 at 32,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 tips the scales at 36 000 lbs - 23 800 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 at 12 200 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 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 at 45,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 300 Express 2006 at 32,0 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 Express
Model455 Express Motoryacht
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches126
Beam - Inches184
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Meters4.67
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Inches184
Draft [drive up] - DetailStern: 21 in. (53 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - DetailStern: 36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - DetailDiesel: 12,200 lbs. (5,534 kg) Gas: 11,500 lbs. (5,216 kg)
Weight - Detail36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - kg5533.82
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - lbs.12200
Weight - lbs.36000
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 12 ft. 0 in. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 17 ft. 7 in. (5.4 m)
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Meters5.36
Height - Inches144
Height - Inches211
Length - Meters9.8
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet32
Length - Feet45.5
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]32 ft. 3 in. (9.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 6 in. (13.9 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal150
Fuel tank capacity - Gal500
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity134 gal. (507 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 25 gal. (95 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Holding tank capacity - Gal100
Headnot available
Head(2) centrifuge electric with holding tank
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement