Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 against a semi displacement Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 measures 45,5 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 14,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 at 31,3 feet (2011). At 11 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.
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 310 Express 2011 at 31,3 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
Model310 Express
Model455 Express Motoryacht
Model Year2011
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. (3 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches184
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters4.67
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches184
Draft [max] - Detail36 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: 11,000 lbs. (4,990 kg) Gas: 10,300 lbs. (4,672 kg)
Weight - Detail36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.36
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. (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 - Feet31.25
Length - Feet45.5
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 3 in. (9.5 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 6 in. (13.9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (473 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 typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
HeadElectric with holding tank
Head(2) centrifuge electric with holding tank
HeadroomCabin: 6 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: 23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Holding tank capacity - Gal1