Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 or the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011?

The Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 is the longer of the two at 58,0 feet overall. The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 comes in at 45,2 feet, making it roughly 12,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 or the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011?

For trailering, the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 has the edge at 46 lbs dry weight versus 295 lbs for the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 has a documented max rating of 435 hp. Engine specifications for the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 measures 192" wide, compared to 174" for the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 or the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011?

The Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 has the bigger tank at 65 gallons, versus 37 gallons on the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012. That 28-gallon difference translates to roughly 84–140 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 and Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 and the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 are built by Cruisers Yachts. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011

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Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012

2012

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Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011

2011

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 against a semi displacement Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 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 560 Express 2011 measures 58,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 12,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 at 45,2 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 249 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 at 46 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 447 Sport Sedan 2012 carries a rated maximum of 435 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 carries 65 gallons versus 37 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 at 58,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 at 45,2 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

Model447 Sport Sedan

Model560 Express

Model Year2012

Model Year2011

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)

Beam16 ft. (4.9 m)

Beam - Meters4.42

Beam - Meters4.88

Beam - Inches174

Beam - Inches192

Bridge clearance - Detail16 ft. 4 in. (5 m)

Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 7 in. (4.1 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters4.98

Bridge clearance - Meters4.14

Bridge clearance - Inches196

Bridge clearance - Inches163

Draft [max] - Detail48 in. (1.2 m)

Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)

Draft [max] - Meters1.22

Draft [max] - Meters1.17

Draft [max] - Inches48

Draft [max] - Inches46

Weight - Detail29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg)

Weight - Detail46,000 lbs. (20,865 kg)

Weight - kg13380.96

Weight - kg20865.23

Weight - lbs.295

Weight - lbs.46

Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 18 ft. 8 in. (5.7 m)

Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 7 in. (5.1 m)

Height - Meters5.69

Height - Meters5.05

Height - Inches224

Height - Inches199

Length - Feet45.17

Length - Feet58

Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 2 in. (13.8 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]58 ft. (17.7 m)

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeSemi Displacement

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine makeVolvo

Engine makenot available

Engine modelPenta IPS 600 Drive

Engine modelnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail370 gal. (1,401 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail650 gal. (2,461 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters1400.6

Fuel tank capacity - Liters2460.52

Fuel tank capacity - Gal37

Fuel tank capacity - Gal65

Fuel typeDiesel

Drive typeInboard - Twin

Drive typeInboard

HorsepowerT-435 hp (T-324 kW)

Horsepowernot available

Operational Info

HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)

Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)

Water capacity149 gal. (564 l)

Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 48 gal. (182 l)

Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)

Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7

Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54

Holding tank capacity - Gal48

Holding tank capacity - Gal1

Headnot available

Head(2) Vacuflush® with holding tank

Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 or the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011?

The Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 is the longer of the two at 58,0 feet overall. The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 comes in at 45,2 feet, making it roughly 12,8 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 or the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011?

For trailering, the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 has the edge at 46 lbs dry weight versus 295 lbs for the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 has a documented max rating of 435 hp. Engine specifications for the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 measures 192" wide, compared to 174" for the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 or the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011?

The Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 has the bigger tank at 65 gallons, versus 37 gallons on the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012. That 28-gallon difference translates to roughly 84–140 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 and Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Cruisers Yachts 447 Sport Sedan 2012 and the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2011 are built by Cruisers Yachts. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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