Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2006 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2008 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 520 Express 2008 measures 52,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2006 at 45,0 feet (2006). At 36 lbs and 42 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2008 tops out at 715 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2006 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 5 gal and 5 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2008 at 52,0 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
MakeCruisers Yachts
Model455 Express Motoryacht
Model520 Express
Model Year2006
Model Year2008
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Beam15 ft. 6 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches184
Beam - Inches186
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 1 in. (4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.67
Bridge clearance - Meters3.99
Bridge clearance - Inches184
Bridge clearance - Inches157
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1.0 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - DetailDiesel: 36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - Detail42,000 lbs. (19,051 kg)
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - kg19050.86
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.42
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 17 ft. 7 in. (5.4 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Height - Meters5.36
Height - Meters5
Height - Inches211
Height - Inches197
Length - Meters13.9
Length - Meters15.9
Length - Feet45
Length - Feet52
Length - Inches6
Length - Inches3
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 6 in. (13.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]52 ft. 3 in. (15.9 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeV-drive
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 715 hp (533 kW)
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2.0 m)
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacity134 gal. (507 l)
Water capacity150 gal. (568 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal75
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement