Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2012 is a deep-V design and the Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2013 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department - Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2012 at 42,5 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2013 at 45,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2012 tips the scales at 32 000 lbs - 2 500 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2013 at 29 500 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 45 Cantius 2013 tops out at 435 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2012 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2012 carries 380 gallons versus 362 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 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 45 Cantius 2013 at 45,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 415 Express Motoryacht 2012 at 42,5 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
Model415 Express Motoryacht
Model45 Cantius
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 8 in. (4.2 m)
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.3 m)
Beam - Meters4.17
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Inches164
Beam - Inches174
Bridge clearance - Detail14 ft. (4.3 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Radar: 10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.27
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Inches168
Bridge clearance - Inches120
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - DetailDiesel: 32,000 lbs. (14,515 kg) Gas: 29,000 lbs. (13,154 kg)
Weight - Detail29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg)
Weight - kg14514.94
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - lbs.32000
Weight - lbs.29500
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)
Height - DetailKeel To Top Of Hardtop: 13 ft. 6 in. (4 m)
Height - Meters4.98
Height - Meters4.11
Height - Inches196
Height - Inches162
Length - Feet42.5
Length - Feet45
Length [over all with swim platform]42 ft. 6 in. (13 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. (13.7 m) With Hi-Lo Swim Platform: 47 ft. 3 in. (14.4 m)
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18.5°
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail380 gal. (1,438 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail362 gal. (1,370 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1438.46
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1370.32
Fuel tank capacity - Gal380
Fuel tank capacity - Gal362
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max435 hp
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) Helm: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 48 gal. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Gal70
Holding tank capacity - Gal48