Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 is a deep-V design and the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 is a semi-displacement 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 430 Sports Coupe 2013 at 43,0 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 at 45,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 tips the scales at 36 000 lbs - 12 500 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 at 23 500 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.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 at 45,5 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 430 Sports Coupe 2013 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
MakeCruisers Yachts
Model430 Sports Coupe
Model455 Express Motoryacht
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 6 in. (4.1 m)
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters4.11
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches162
Beam - Inches184
Bridge clearance - Detail11 ft. 5 in. (3.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.48
Bridge clearance - Meters4.67
Bridge clearance - Inches137
Bridge clearance - Inches184
Draft [max] - DetailIPS: 44 in. (1.1 m) Inboard: 41 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches44
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - DetailDiesel: 23,500 lbs. (10,659 kg) Gas: 22,000 lbs. (9,979 kg)
Weight - Detail36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - kg10659.41
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - lbs.23500
Weight - lbs.36000
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 5 in. (4.4 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 17 ft. 7 in. (5.4 m)
Height - Meters4.39
Height - Meters5.36
Height - Inches173
Height - Inches211
Length - Feet43
Length - Feet45.5
Length [over all with swim platform]43 ft. (13.1 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 6 in. (13.9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
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 - Gal300
Fuel tank capacity - Gal500
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Water capacity75 gal. (284 l)
Water capacity134 gal. (507 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal50
Holding tank capacity - Gal100
Headnot available
Head(2) centrifuge electric with holding tank