Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2012 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 2012 at 45,5 feet (2012). 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 715 hp, the Cruisers Yachts 520 Express 2007 has a 215-hp advantage over the Cruisers Yachts 455 Express Motoryacht 2012's 500-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. 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 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 2012 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 Year2012
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.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 - 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 typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Engine modelPenta D9 IB EVC
Engine modelnot available
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 typeInboard - Twin
HorsepowerT-500 hp (T-373 kW)
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max715 hp
Operational Info
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 - Gal1
Holding tank capacity - Gal75