Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2010 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a semi displacement Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2010 against a modified vee Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 measures 52,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 6,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2010 at 45,5 feet (2010). 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 455 Express Motoryacht 2010 carries a rated maximum of 500 hp. Engine data for the Cruisers Yachts 520 Sports Coupe 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.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 Sports Coupe 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 2010 at 45,5 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 Sports Coupe
Model Year201
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 - Detail15 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 m)
Draft [max] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail36,000 lbs. (16,329 kg)
Weight - DetailDiesel: 42,000 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 - Detailnot available
Height - Meters5.36
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches211
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet45.5
Length - Feet52
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)
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail44 in. (1.1 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters1.12
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches44
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters15.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typeModified Vee
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
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine maxTwin 500 hp (373 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 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