Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2007 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 560 Express 2007 measures 58,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007 at 45,0 feet (2007). At 36 lbs and 46 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 775 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2007 has a 275-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007's 500-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2007 carries 65 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007. 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 2007 at 58,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2007 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
Model560 Express
Model Year2007
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Beam16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Inches184
Beam - Inches192
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 13 ft. 7 in. (4.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters4.67
Bridge clearance - Meters4.14
Bridge clearance - Inches184
Bridge clearance - Inches163
Draft [max] - Detail39 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - DetailDiesel: 36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 46,000 lbs. (20,865 kg)
Weight - kg16329.31
Weight - kg20865.23
Weight - lbs.36
Weight - lbs.46
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 17 ft. 7 in. (5.4 m)
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 7 in. (5.1 m)
Height - Meters5.36
Height - Meters5.05
Height - Inches211
Height - Inches199
Length - Meters13.9
Length - Meters17.7
Length - Feet45
Length - Feet58
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length [over all with swim platform]45 ft. 6 in. (13.9 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]58 ft. 0 in. (17.7 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail500 gal. (1,893 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail650 gal. (2,461 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1892.71
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2460.52
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max500 hp
Engine max775 hp
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
Water capacity134 gal. (507 l)
Water capacity149 gal. (564 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal1