Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 35 Express 2021 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 35 Express 2021 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 9,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 35 Express 2021 at 35,8 feet (2021). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 35 Express 2021 tips the scales at 16 500 lbs — 16 464 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 35 Express 2021 carries a rated maximum of 380 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 35 Express 2021 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.
The Cruisers Yachts 35 Express 2021 is rated for up to 10 people. Passenger data for the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 wasn't available.
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 35 Express 2021 at 35,8 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail35.83 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet35.83
Length - Feet45.5
Length overall - Meters10.92
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches430
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam11.11 ft
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.39
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches133
Beam - Inches184
Draft [max] - Detail3.80 ft
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.16
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft Min2.10 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement16500.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.67
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches184
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.36
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 17 ft. 7 in. (5.4 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters5.36
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches211
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 6 in. (13.9 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal232
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Liters878.22
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Engine makeMercruiser
Engine makenot available
Engine model8.2 MAG
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower380 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercruiser
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine Model8.2 MAG
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower380 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins1
Cabinsnot available
Head1
Head(2) centrifuge electric with holding tank
Water capacity4
Water capacity134 gal. (507 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCruisers Yachts
Modelnot available
Model455 Express Motoryacht
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement