Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2006 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 2006 measures 45,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 9,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2012 at 35,5 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2012 tips the scales at 175 lbs — 139 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2006 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 2006 at 45,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 350 Express 2012 at 35,5 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
Model350 Express
Model455 Express Motoryacht
Model Year2012
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam11 ft. 8 in. (3.8 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.56
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches14
Beam - Inches184
Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 3 in. (3.1 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.12
Bridge clearance - Meters4.67
Bridge clearance - Inches123
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. (1.0 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 - DetailDiesel: 36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - kg7937.86
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - lbs.175
Weight - lbs.36
Height - DetailKeel to Arch Top: 12 ft. 8 in. (3.9 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 17 ft. 7 in. (5.4 m)
Height - Meters3.86
Height - Meters5.36
Height - Inches152
Height - Inches211
Length - Feet35.5
Length - Feet45
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)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
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 typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2.0 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