Cruisers Yachts to show two new 45-foot VTR models at Fort Lauderdale from 28 October

What happened

Cruisers Yachts has previewed two new 45-foot models, the 45 VTR and the 45 VTR EC, which expand its VTR lineup, according to Yachting Magazine on 9 October 2026. Yachting said both will make their first public appearance at the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, from 28 October to 1 November 2026.

Yachting reported that the boats have a beam (width) of 13 feet 10 inches. It said the hull has a fine entry, optimised strakes and quasi-steps, all designed to reduce drag. It also described a single-level main deck.

YachtBuyer reported that the boats use Mercury Verado outboard engines, with a choice of 300hp or 400hp units and a maximum output of 1,200hp. It also reported that the 45 VTR EC can exceed 50mph. Both figures come from YachtBuyer alone.

YachtBuyer said the layout offers space for up to eight adults, and that the EC version has an enclosed main-deck cabin. It said the VTR range was introduced in September 2025 with the 38 VTR and 38 VTR EC, and that the 45 models are its first major expansion.

The 45-foot pair therefore follows the same pattern as the 38-foot pair, with a standard model and an EC version.

For owners and buyers, the practical points are the dates and the sourcing. Yachting said the show runs from 28 October to 1 November 2026, and that the boats will make their first public appearance there. The reports did not give a price or delivery dates, so the cost of the 45 VTR and 45 VTR EC is not yet known.

The engine, speed and seating figures come from YachtBuyer alone. The beam, hull and deck details come from Yachting.