Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2016 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2016 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 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2016 at 49,0 feet (2016). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2006 tips the scales at 46 000 lbs - 13 300 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2016 at 32 700 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 48 Cantius 2016 carries a rated maximum of 435 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 650 gallons versus 350 gallons in the Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2016. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Cruisers Yachts 48 Cantius 2016 is rated for up to 14 people. Passenger data for the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2006 wasn't available.
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 48 Cantius 2016 at 49,0 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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail49.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet49
Length - Feet58
Length overall - Meters14.94
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches588
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam14.50 ft
Beam16 ft. 0 in. (4.9 m)
Beam - Meters4.42
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Inches174
Beam - Inches192
Displacement32700.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailHardtop: 13 ft. 7 in. (4.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.14
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches163
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches46
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailDiesel: 46,000 lbs. (20,865 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg20865.23
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.46000
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailKeel to Hardtop: 16 ft. 7 in. (5.1 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters5.05
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches199
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters17.7
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]58 ft. 0 in. (17.7 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal350
Fuel tank capacity - Gal650
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1324.89
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2460.52
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Engine modelIPS 600
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower435 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelIPS 600
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower435 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail650 gal. (2,461 l)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity80
Water capacity149 gal. (564 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal50
Holding tank capacity - Gal100
Holding tank capacity - Liters189.27
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
Headroom6 ft. 6 in. (2.0 m)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCruisers Yachts
Modelnot available
Model560 Express
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006