Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2013 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 2013 measures 45,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 10,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 at 35,0 feet (2006). At 14 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 Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2013 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 2 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2013 at 45,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 320 Express 2006 at 35,0 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
Model320 Express
Model455 Express Motoryacht
Model Year2006
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 3 in. (3.4 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.43
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches135
Beam - Inches184
Bridge clearance - DetailArch: 9 ft. 5 in. (2.9 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.87
Bridge clearance - Meters4.67
Bridge clearance - Inches113
Bridge clearance - Inches184
Draft [drive up] - DetailStern: 24 in. (61 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.61
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches24
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: 14,000 lbs. (6,350 kg) Gas: 13,500 lbs. (6,123 kg)
Weight - Detail36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - kg6350.29
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.36
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 17 ft. 7 in. (5.4 m)
Height - Meters3.48
Height - Meters5.36
Height - Inches137
Height - Inches211
Length - Meters10.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet45.5
Length - Inches9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 9 in. (10.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 6 in. (13.9 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPenta D9 IB EVC
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerT-500 hp (T-373 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity40 gal. (151 l)
Water capacity134 gal. (507 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 30 gal. (114 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee