Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2012 vs Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 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 54 Fly 2017 measures 54,0 feet overall (2017), giving it roughly 5,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2012 at 48,5 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 tips the scales at 45 856 lbs — 45 529 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2012 at 327 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.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 at 54,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2012 at 48,5 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
Makenot available
Model48 Cantius
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m)
Beam15.60 ft
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Meters4.75
Beam - Inches174
Beam - Inches187
Bridge clearance - Detail12 ft. 6 in. (3.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.81
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches15
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail42 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Detail4.20 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Meters1.28
Draft [max] - Inches42
Draft [max] - Inches50
Weight - Detail32,700 lbs. (14,832 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg14832.46
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.327
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 14 ft. 8 in. (4.5 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters4.47
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches176
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet48.5
Length - Feet54
Length [over all with swim platform]48 ft. 6 in. (14.8 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail54.00 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters16.46
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches648
Displacementnot available
Displacement45856.00 lbs
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelIPS
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail350 gal. (1,514 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Headroomnot available
Water capacity80 gal. (303 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 50 gal. (189 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal5
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity8
Cabinsnot available
Cabins4
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower