Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007 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 2007 measures 45,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011 at 38,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011 tips the scales at 235 lbs — 199 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007 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 455 Express Motoryacht 2007 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 3 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007 at 45,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 380 Express 2011 at 38,0 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
Model380 Express
Model455 Express Motoryacht
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.81
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches15
Beam - Inches184
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. (3.3 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.35
Bridge clearance - Meters4.67
Bridge clearance - Inches132
Bridge clearance - Inches184
Draft [drive up] - Detail36 in. (91 cm)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.91
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches36
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,300 lbs. (10,569 kg) Gas: 20,000 lbs. (9,071 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.36
Height - DetailKeel to Arch: 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 - Feet38
Length - Feet45
Length [over all with swim platform]38 ft. (11.6 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 materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max500 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity64 gal. (242 l)
Water capacity134 gal. (507 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 40 gal. (151 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters151.42
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal4
Holding tank capacity - Gal1