Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2009 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a semi displacement Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2009 against a deep vee Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2013 measures 45,5 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 3,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2009 at 42,0 feet (2009). At 32 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 2013 has a 60-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2009's 440-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2009 carries 38 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2013 at 45,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2009 at 42,0 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
Model415 Express Motoryacht
Model455 Express Motoryacht
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches164
Beam - Inches184
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. (4.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Meters4.67
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Inches184
Weight - DetailDiesel: 32,000 lbs. (14,515 kg) Gas: 29,000 lbs. (13,154 kg)
Weight - Detail36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - kg14514.94
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.36
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 17 ft. 7 in. (5.4 m)
Height - Meters4.98
Height - Meters5.36
Height - Inches196
Height - Inches211
Length - Meters13
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet42
Length - Feet45.5
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 6 in. (13 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 6 in. (13.9 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail380 gal. (1,438 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal38
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxTwin 440 hp (328 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPenta D9 IB EVC
Horsepowernot available
HorsepowerT-500 hp (T-373 kW)
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity134 gal. (507 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Holding tank capacity - Gal1