Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2013 vs Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2013 and the Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011 measures 52,3 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 7,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2013 at 45,0 feet (2013). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2013 tips the scales at 295 lbs — 253 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011 at 42 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 carries a rated maximum of 435 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 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 45 Cantius 2013 carries 362 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 540 Sports Coupe 2011 at 52,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 45 Cantius 2013 at 45,0 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
Model45 Cantius
Model540 Sports Coupe
Model Year2013
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.3 m)
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches174
Beam - Inches186
Bridge clearance - DetailWithout Radar: 10 ft. (3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters3.05
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches12
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Deadrise18.5°
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail41 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches41
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg)
Weight - Detail42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - kg13380.96
Weight - kg19050.86
Weight - lbs.295
Weight - lbs.42
Height - DetailKeel To Top Of Hardtop: 13 ft. 6 in. (4 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Height - Meters4.11
Height - Meters5
Height - Inches162
Height - Inches197
Length - Feet45
Length - Feet52.25
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. (13.7 m) With Hi-Lo Swim Platform: 47 ft. 3 in. (14.4 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail362 gal. (1,370 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1370.32
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal362
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine max435 hp
Engine maxTriple, 435 hp
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Triple
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m) Helm: 6 ft. 4 in. (1.9 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity100 gal. (379 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 48 gal. (182 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters181.7
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal48
Holding tank capacity - Gal75