Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2011 vs Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2011 vs Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 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 54 Fly 2017 measures 54,0 feet overall (2017), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2011 at 43,0 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 tips the scales at 45 856 lbs — 45 621 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2011 at 235 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 430 Sports Coupe 2011 carries a rated maximum of 435 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 at 54,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2011 at 43,0 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
Makenot available
Model430 Sports Coupe
Modelnot available
Model Year2011
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam15.60 ft
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Meters4.75
Beam - Inches162
Beam - Inches187
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail41 in. (1 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters1.04
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches41
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail4.20 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters1.28
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches50
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.235
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches173
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet43
Length - Feet54
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail54.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters16.46
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches648
Displacementnot available
Displacement45856.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine maxTwin 435 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity8
Cabinsnot available
Cabins4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower