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An Express Cruiser is a fast cruising boat. Usually, it falls between 25-50 feet in length. It often has a sporty, sleek look that’s focused more on performance than luxurious/spacious accommodation. Still, Express Cruisers also can satisfy family and overnight needs. They include a full head, a galley, two to six berths and cover from the sun. Express Cruisers usually do not have flybridges and are operated from single stations on the main decks. There are large open areas near the steering area and the back of the boat.
Most Express Cruisers are built with fiberglass, though some utilize carbon-fiber. Modified V and semi-displacement hulls are the most common types of hulls as Express Cruises are made to ride on top of the water at cruising speeds around 30 mph.
While some Express Cruisers are built for acceleration and high speeds, others prioritize fuel efficiency and comfort. Gasoline engines and stern drives often power smaller Express Cruisers. Larger vessels rely on straight diesel inboards, though pod drives are becoming very popular due to better handling and increased fuel efficiency. Twin or more outboards also are becoming more prevalent as they improve maintenance in salt water.
Express Cruisers normally include air conditioners, power generators, a galley, full head and berths with bunk beds. Popular optional items include joysticks, which allow for easy maneuvering by simultaneously operating the engines and the bow and stern thrusters, and enhanced air conditioning units , especially in warmer, humid climates. Seakeepers also are becoming more popular. They stabilize the vessel by using a gyroscopic system that counteracts a boat's natural motion.
Express Cruiser boats are larger size vessels frequently used for time-honored activities such as overnight cruising and day cruising. The average length of these boats is 40 feet, while they can differ in size from 4 feet to 89 feet. They are assembled by a wide variety of yacht makers and their hull types include deep vee, modified vee, planing, semi-displacement and other designs.
Express Cruiser boats have a rich legacy as vessels that are sought-after due to their stable deep draft and exceedingly wide beam, features that make these vessels exceptionally appropriate for overnight cruising and day cruising. YachtWorld currently has 4,729 express cruiser boats for sale, including 730 new vessels and 3,999 used and custom yachts listed by professional brokerages mainly in the following countries: United States, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom and France.
Some of the best-known, masterful builders of express cruiser boats currently include: Sea Ray, Tiara Yachts, Regal, Formula and Cruisers Yachts. These builders construct express cruiser boats with inboard, inboard/outboard, outboard, outboard-4S and other propulsion systems, available in diesel, gas, electric and other fuel systems.
Express Cruiser boats for sale on YachtWorld are available in a range of prices from $10,941 on the more reasonably-priced side all the way up to $3,536,019 for the most advanced boats. Models with more power can hold motors up to an extraordinary 244,066 horsepower, while the most modest models may have as modest as 200 horsepower engines on them (although the average engine size is 740 HP).