Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 or the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011?

The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 is the longer of the two at 45,5 feet overall. The Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 comes in at 35,0 feet, making it roughly 10,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 or the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011?

For trailering, the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 has the edge at 36 lbs dry weight versus 175 lbs for the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 has a documented max rating of 375 hp. Engine specifications for the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 measures 184" wide, compared to 14" for the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 or the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011?

The Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 has the bigger tank at 232 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011. That 227-gallon difference translates to roughly 681–1135 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 and Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 and the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 are built by Cruisers Yachts. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011

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Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008

2008

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Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011

2011

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a modified vee Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 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 10,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 at 35,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 tips the scales at 175 lbs — 139 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 at 36 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.

The Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 carries a rated maximum of 375 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 carries 232 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011. 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 2011 at 45,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 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

Model330 Express

Model455 Express Motoryacht

Model Year2008

Model Year2011

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam11 ft. 8 in. (3.6 m)

Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)

Beam - Meters3.56

Beam - Meters4.67

Beam - Inches14

Beam - Inches184

Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 1 in. (3.1 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters3.07

Bridge clearance - Meters4.67

Bridge clearance - Inches121

Bridge clearance - Inches184

Draft [drive up] - Detail34 in. (86 cm)

Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available

Draft [drive up] meters0.86

Draft [drive up] metersnot available

Draft [drive up] inches34

Draft [drive up] inchesnot available

Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.12 m)

Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m)

Draft [max] - Meters1.12

Draft [max] - Meters0.99

Draft [max] - Inches44

Draft [max] - Inches39

Weight - DetailDiesel: 17,500 lbs. (7,938 kg) Gas: 16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg)

Weight - Detail36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)

Weight - kg7937.86

Weight - kg16329.31

Weight - lbs.175

Weight - lbs.36

Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)

Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 17 ft. 7 in. (5.4 m)

Height - Meters3.81

Height - Meters5.36

Height - Inches15

Height - Inches211

Length - Meters10.8

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet35

Length - Feet45.5

Length - Inches6

Length - Inchesnot available

Length [over all with swim platform]35 ft. 6 in. (10.8 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 6 in. (13.9 m)

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typeSemi Displacement

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail232 gal. (878 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters878.22

Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71

Fuel tank capacity - Gal232

Fuel tank capacity - Gal5

Fuel typeGas or Diesel

Fuel typeDiesel

Drive typeI/O - Twin

Drive typeInboard - Twin

Engine maxTwin 375 hp (280 kW)

Engine maxnot available

Operational Info

HeadroomCabin: 6 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

Headnot available

Head(2) centrifuge electric with holding tank

Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 or the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011?

The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 is the longer of the two at 45,5 feet overall. The Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 comes in at 35,0 feet, making it roughly 10,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 or the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011?

For trailering, the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 has the edge at 36 lbs dry weight versus 175 lbs for the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 has a documented max rating of 375 hp. Engine specifications for the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 measures 184" wide, compared to 14" for the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 or the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011?

The Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 has the bigger tank at 232 gallons, versus 5 gallons on the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011. That 227-gallon difference translates to roughly 681–1135 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 and Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Cruisers Yachts 330 Express 2008 and the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 are built by Cruisers Yachts. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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