The Cruisers 560 Express is the flagship in the Cruisers Yachts line. She's a luxurious and sophisticated express cruiser with overnighting accommodations for up to six.
Starting at the stern, the swim platform is an integral part of the hull and large enough to bolt in your jet ski. Two easy grab handles leads to a 4-rung stainless steel swim ladder and a hot/cold transom shower is just where you need it when coming in from the water.
There is terrific storage underneath the unique aft rumble seat, as it opens up with gas-assisted struts. You control the Glendenning cable masters with a switch inside and there's room for good size fenders.
As soon as you come aboard port side, there is a nice level walkway to the cockpit. Once on board there is a nicely laid out c-shaped lounge that seats 6-8 people. One of the clever things on this boat is an electric sun pad that emerges from under the aft seating with the press of a button.
You never have to leave the cockpit area to entertain guests. The main wet bar console is aft facing with an outlet above for your blender and a freshwater sink. A mini-fridge with ice-maker is underneath adjacent to a bottle storage area and a small storage locker. Just starboard is a helm A/C unit that is great when the canvas is on. A Clarion CD player and iPod Dock at the hosting console. Just port of the cockpit is access to the foredeck by a narrow walkway.
Another impressive feature is the hardtop with an acrylic, electric sun window just above the cockpit. With the press of a button, an abundance of light and fresh sea air will flood the cockpit of this luxurious vessel.
The helm is remarkably laid out in a semi-circle with electronic Volvo controls. Cruisers Yachts has simplified the instrumentation on the 560 by taking all the rocket switches and combining them into one easy to use panel that displays all the information you need to know. A key-less ignition system adds to the cruiser's mystique and keeps your vessel safe.
When you first come down the companionway stairs, you are greeted with the large, wide open main saloon. Eight to ten people can be seated on the ultra-leather love seats and electrically actuated sofa. The inside has gorgeous woodworking with a cherry finish and there is no need to slouch with 6 feet 6 inches of headroom.
The lack of a table stands out upon entering, but never fear, Cruisers Yachts makes that available with the push of a button. The table emerges electrically from the floor to give you a spacious dining table when its time to eat. Above the saloon is a decorative panel that covers the air conditioning. This unique unit eliminates the needs for vents all over and gives 360-degree dispersion.
Included within the saloon is a little cocktail area with room to store bottles, glasses, and anything else you might need during an impromptu happy hour. There is a good amount of storage above and below and a light up vanity at eye level. A large speaker can be found underneath as well giving you something to shake your martini to.
The cocktail area is just a taste of what you'll find forward in the massive, in-line angled galley. A solid surface counter leads to a little breakfast nook with a large screen television in front. A refrigerator/freezer, two stainless steel sinks, three burner stove top, and microwave give the feeling of your kitchen at home. Storage is not a problem either with six large lockers with room enough to hold even the biggest of lobster pots.
From the galley forward, is the guest stateroom. It is a center-line island double berth with 2 steps on either side. There is great access to storage surrounding it with small lockers above and 2 large storage drawers at the foot of the bed. An overhead hatch brings the natural light in. A large cedar lined hanging locker with shelf is to starboard.
Easily accessible from both the forward stateroom and the saloon is the œdar head. It has a separate shower stall with seat to keep the water out of the head. Made from molded-in fiberglass, there is ample headroom.
Mounted athwart ship, is the large master stateroom featuring a double berth. Under the bridge and low in the boat, this is by far the steadiest cabin. There is a large amount of storage in this cabin with a walk-in cedar lined, storage area. A built-in 20" television and CD player faces the berth. Built-in washer/dryer combo with easy access.
Everything in the engine room is well labeled and easy to access. The V-drives are not a problem with strong drip-less shaft seals. Cruisers Yachts has mounted the engines on steel beds directly on top of the stringers.
The impressive 560 packs every ounce of luxury and style into its 58 foot length. She is a massive vessel with a 16' beam and weighing in at a dry weight of 46,000 lbs. Its fuel capacity is approximately 650 gallons.
The 560 can hold its own with a top speed of 40.3 mph and a best cruise of 32.3 mph at 2000 rpm. Double 715-hp Volvo Penta D twelve cylinder diesel engines with a ZF V-drive transmission gives this luxurious beauty some strength to match its style.
