Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sessa Marine C35 HT Hard Top Cruiser 2012 vs Sessa Marine Fly 54 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sessa Marine C35 HT Hard Top Cruiser 2012 vs Sessa Marine Fly 54 2012 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.
The Sessa Marine Fly 54 2012 tops out at 1 400 hp. Engine specs for the Sessa Marine C35 HT Hard Top Cruiser 2012 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sessa Marine Fly 54 2012 carries 264 gallons versus 148 gallons in the Sessa Marine C35 HT Hard Top Cruiser 2012. 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 Fly 54 2012 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Sessa Marine C35 HT Hard Top Cruiser 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sessa Marine Fly 54 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sessa Marine Fly 54 2012 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 C35 HT Hard Top Cruiser 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail32.58 ft
Length overall - Detail53 ft. 7 in. (16.36 m)
Length - Feet32.58
Length - Feet53.58
Length overall - Meters9.93
Length overall - Meters16.33
Length overall - Inches391
Length overall - Inches643
Beam11.31 ft
Beam15 ft. 4 in. (4.7 m)
Beam - Meters3.45
Beam - Meters4.67
Beam - Inches136
Beam - Inches184
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail48,500 lbs. (22,000 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg21999.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.485
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal148
Fuel tank capacity - Gal264
Fuel tank capacity - Liters560.24
Fuel tank capacity - Liters999.35
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine makenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Max no of enginesnot available
Max no of engines2
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelVolvo Penta IPS 900 D11
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 264 gal. (1,000 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower1,400 hp (1,030 kW)
Operational Info
Water capacity75.5
Water capacity150 gal. (566 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity15.8 gal. (60 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people14
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail41 gal. (155 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters155.2
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal41
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSessa Marine
Modelnot available
ModelFly 54
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed30.5 mph (26.5 kn)
Options / Other
Designernot available
DesignerChristian Grande