Matching a semi displacement Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2011 against a deep vee Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2012 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.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2011 at 45,2 ft versus Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2012 at 45,5 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2011 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 259 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2012 at 36 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 455 Express Motoryacht 2012 tops out at 500 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2011 carries 37 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.