Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 50 GLS 2022: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 50 GLS 2022 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 50 GLS 2022 measures 52,4 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 7,4 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2006 at 45,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2006 tips the scales at 36 000 lbs - 500 lbs more than the Cruisers Yachts 50 GLS 2022 at 35 500 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.
The Cruisers Yachts 50 GLS 2022 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2006 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 50 GLS 2022 carries 660 gallons versus 500 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 50 GLS 2022 at 52,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2006 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
Makenot available
Model455 Express Motoryacht
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Beam14.60 ft
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Meters4.45
Beam - Inches184
Beam - Inches175
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.67
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches184
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Draft [max] - Detail4.40 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters1.34
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches53
Weight - DetailDiesel: 36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.36000
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 17 ft. 7 in. (5.4 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters5.36
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches211
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters13.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet45
Length - Feet52.4
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 6 in. (13.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail52.40 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters15.97
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches629
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min3.00 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement35500.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2498.37
Fuel tank capacity - Gal500
Fuel tank capacity - Gal660
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMercury
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower600 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMercury
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower600 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeGas
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeoutboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2.0 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity134 gal. (507 l)
Water capacity100
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Gal100
Holding tank capacity - Gal50
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower