Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sessa Marine C52 2009 vs Sessa Marine Fly 45 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sessa Marine C52 2009 vs Sessa Marine Fly 45 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 45 2012 tops out at 870 hp. Engine specs for the Sessa Marine C52 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sessa Marine C52 2009 carries 528 gallons versus 168 gallons in the Sessa Marine Fly 45 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 C52 2009 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Sessa Marine Fly 45 2012 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sessa Marine C52 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sessa Marine C52 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 15 passengers and at 52,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sessa Marine Fly 45 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail52.00 ft
Length overall - Detail46 ft. 9 in. (14.27 m)
Length - Feet52
Length - Feet46.75
Length overall - Meters15.85
Length overall - Meters14.25
Length overall - Inches624
Length overall - Inches561
Beam16.00 ft
Beam14 ft. 4 in. (4.39 m)
Beam - Meters4.88
Beam - Meters4.37
Beam - Inches192
Beam - Inches172
Draft [max] - Detail3.83 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.17
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches46
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail31,967 lbs. (14,500 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg14499.98
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.31967
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal528
Fuel tank capacity - Gal168
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1998.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters635.95
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 6
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail(2) 168 gal. (636 l)
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower870 hp (640 kW)
Performance
Cruising speed25
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed31
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity158
Water capacity148 gal. (560 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity15.8 gal. (60 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - DetailBlack: 43.6 (165 l) Grey: 42.3 gal. (160 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters158.99
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal42.3
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeSessa Marine
Modelnot available
ModelFly 45
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Options / Other
Designernot available
DesignerChristian Grande