Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 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 520 Express 2007 measures 52,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 at 45,5 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2007 tips the scales at 42 000 lbs - 6 000 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 at 36 000 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 520 Express 2007 tops out at 715 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2011 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads - 500 gal and 500 gal - so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2007 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 2011 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 Express
Model Year2011
Model Year2007
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 - DetailHardtop: 13 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.36000
Weight - lbs.42000
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 - 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) With Optional Hydraulic Swim Platform: 54 ft. 10 in. (16.7 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters15.9
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeSemi Displacement
Hull typenot available
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 - Gal500
Fuel tank capacity - Gal500
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine max715 hp
Operational Info
Head(2) centrifuge electric with holding tank
Headnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 5 in. (2 m)
Headroom6 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 - Detail75 gal. (284 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Liters283.91
Holding tank capacity - Gal100
Holding tank capacity - Gal75