Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2008 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 2008 measures 45,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 41,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2007 at 4,0 feet (2007). At 22 lbs and 36 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 500 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2008 has a 80-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2007's 420-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 2008 at 45,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 390 Sports Coupe 2007 at 4,0 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
Model390 Sports Coupe
Model455 Express Motoryacht
Model Year2007
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 0 in. (4 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches184
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 10 ft. (3.1 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 [max] - Detail37 in. (94 cm)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - DetailDiesel: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg) Gas: 20,500 lbs. (9,299 kg)
Weight - Detail36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - kg9979.02
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - lbs.22
Weight - lbs.36
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 12 ft. 5 in. (3.8 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 17 ft. 7 in. (5.4 m)
Height - Meters3.78
Height - Meters5.36
Height - Inches149
Height - Inches211
Length - Meters12.2
Length - Meters13.9
Length - Feet4
Length - Feet45
Length - Inches2
Length - Inches6
Length [over all with swim platform]40 ft. 2 in. (12.2 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 - 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 typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max420 hp
Engine maxTwin 500 hp (373 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity134 gal. (507 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 53 gal. (200 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters200.63
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal53
Holding tank capacity - Gal1