Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2008 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2006 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 2006 measures 58,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 13,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2008 at 45,0 feet (2008). 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 Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2008 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2006 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 2006 carries 65 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2008. 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 2006 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 2008 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 Year2008
Model Year2006
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 - Detail15 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 - Detail36,000 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 materialnot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typenot available
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 typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxTwin 500 hp (373 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 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