Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 boat specs
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Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013
2013
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Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 boat specs
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Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012
2012
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Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 vs Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 — Which Deep Vee Fits Your Needs?

When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 and the Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 are deep vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 measures 53,6 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 17,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 at 36,1 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 tips the scales at 10 714 lbs — 6 239 lbs less than the Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 at 4 475 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 Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 carries a rated maximum of 1 400 hp. Engine data for the Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 carries 317 gallons versus 264 gallons in the Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 14 passengers and at 53,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSessa Marine
MakeSessa Marine
ModelC 54 Sport Coupe
ModelKey Largo 34 Inboard
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.68 m)
Beam10 ft. 8 in. (3.3 m)
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Meters3.25
Beam - Inches184
Beam - Inches128
Weight - Detail44,750 lbs. (20,300 kg)
Weight - Detail10,714 lbs. (4,860 kg)
Weight - kg20298.24
Weight - kg4859.78
Weight - lbs.4475
Weight - lbs.10714
Length - Feet53.58
Length - Feet36.08
Length overall - Detail53 ft. 7 in. (16.36 m)
Length overall - Detail36 ft. 1 in. (11 m)
Length overall - Meters16.33
Length overall - Meters11
Length overall - Inches643
Length overall - Inches433
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine modelTwin Volvo Penta IPS 900 D11
Engine model(2) D3 / GXI 5.7
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 264 gal. (1,000 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail317 gal. (1,200 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters999.35
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1199.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal264
Fuel tank capacity - Gal317
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max1,400 hp (1,030 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Performance
Maximum speed34 knot
Maximum speednot available
Operational Info
Head3
Head1
Sleeping capacity7
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity149.5 gal. (566 l)
Water capacity58 gal. (220 l)
Water heater capacity15.8 gal. (60 l)
Water heater capacity5.3 gal. (20 l)
Maximum people14
Maximum people8
Holding tank capacity - Detail34 gal. (130 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail25 gal. (95 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters128.7
Holding tank capacity - Liters94.64
Holding tank capacity - Gal34
Holding tank capacity - Gal25
Options / Other
DesignerChristian Grande
Designernot available

Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 vs Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 or the Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012?
The Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 is the longer of the two at 53,6 feet overall. The Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 comes in at 36,1 feet, making it roughly 17,5 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which is easier to trailer — the Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 or the Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012?
For trailering, the Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 has the edge at 4 475 lbs dry weight versus 10 714 lbs for the Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.
What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?
The Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 has a documented max rating of 1 400 hp. Engine specifications for the Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 is Coast Guard rated for 14 passengers, while the Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 measures 184" wide, compared to 128" for the Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 or the Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012?
The Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 has the bigger tank at 317 gallons, versus 264 gallons on the Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013. That 53-gallon difference translates to roughly 159–265 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.
Are the Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 and Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Sessa Marine C 54 Sport Coupe 2013 and the Sessa Marine Key Largo 34 Inboard 2012 are built by Sessa Marine. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.