Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 vs Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2008 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 2008 measures 58,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 at 54,0 feet (2017). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2008 tips the scales at 46 000 lbs - 144 lbs less than the Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 at 45 856 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 560 Express 2008 tops out at 775 hp. Engine specs for the Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
The Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 is rated for up to 16 people. Passenger data for the Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2008 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Cruisers Yachts 560 Express 2008 at 58,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Cruisers Yachts 54 Fly 2017 at 54,0 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 - Detail54.00 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length - Feet54
Length - Feet58
Length overall - Meters16.46
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches648
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Beam15.60 ft
Beam16 ft. (4.9 m)
Beam - Meters4.75
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Inches187
Beam - Inches192
Draft [max] - Detail4.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detail46 in. (1.2 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.28
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Inches50
Draft [max] - Inches46
Displacement45856.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail13 ft. 7 in. (4.1 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters4.14
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches163
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail46,000 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
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeV-drive
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine Makenot 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)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2460.52
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal650
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 775 hp (570 kW)
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity8
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins4
Cabinsnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headroomnot available
HeadroomCabin: 6 ft. 6 in. (2 m)
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity149 gal. (564 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailWaste: 100 gal. (379 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters378.54
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal100
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeCruisers Yachts
Modelnot available
Model560 Express
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeSemi Displacement