Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2007 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 9,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2007 at 36,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 340 Express 2007 tips the scales at 165 lbs — 129 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.
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 340 Express 2007 at 36,0 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
Model340 Express
Model455 Express Motoryacht
Model Year2007
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 - DetailArch: 10 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 [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: 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: 16,500 lbs. (7,484 kg) Gas: 15,500 lbs. (7,031 kg)
Weight - Detail36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - kg7484.27
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - lbs.165
Weight - lbs.36
Height - DetailKeel to Arch: 12 ft. 1 in. (3.7 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 17 ft. 7 in. (5.4 m)
Height - Meters3.68
Height - Meters5.36
Height - Inches145
Height - Inches211
Length - Meters11.1
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet45.5
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]36 ft. 6 in. (11.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 6 in. (13.9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
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
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
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