Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 vs Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 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 22,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 at 31,3 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 tips the scales at 45 856 lbs — 45 845 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 310 Express 2011 at 11 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 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
Makenot available
Model310 Express
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. (3 m)
Beam15.60 ft
Beam - Meters3.05
Beam - Meters4.75
Beam - Inches12
Beam - Inches187
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail4.20 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Meters1.28
Draft [max] - Inches36
Draft [max] - Inches50
Weight - DetailDiesel: 11,000 lbs. (4,990 kg) Gas: 10,300 lbs. (4,672 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg4989.51
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.11
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. (3.7 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters3.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches144
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet31.25
Length - Feet54
Length [over all with swim platform]31 ft. 3 in. (9.5 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
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (473 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
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
HeadElectric with holding tank
Head2
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 3 in. (1.9 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 23 gal. (87 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters87.06
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal23
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity8
Cabinsnot available
Cabins4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower