The Cruisers 540 Express is an offshore thoroughbred, with the performance, handling, accommodations and storage necessary for long-term cruising. The abovedeck configuration includes: a walk-around helm area that gives the pilot and co-pilot easy helm access; generous horseshoe seating aft that can be electrically converted to a spacious sunlounge; an aft deck / platform seating area; a wet bar with refrigerator / icemaker for onboard entertaining and plenty of storage for water toys. A camper top and front and side curtains will keep owners and guests protected from inclement weather, while a bimini top will cool off hot summer afternoons on the water. A stylish hardtop with opening sunroof is standard. The airy interior of the 540 Express is aglow with the warmth of cherry wood and exquisite detailing. Owners have a choice of interior layouts: a three-stateroom layout, a two-stateroom layout with additional living space, and a two-stateroom layout with separate office space. The two-stateroom layout features a forward stateroom with large island berth and an amidships master stateroom, which boasts a large island berth and a walk-in, cedar-lined closet. The three-stateroom layout includes a third cabin with twin berths or, owners may opt to use the third cabin as an onboard office. The 540 features a galley equipped with a large refrigerator / freezer with icemaker, a double sink, an electric three-burner stove, a microwave / convection oven with exhaust fan and a coffee maker. The 540 provides a large, crescent-shaped dinette with an electric lift dinette table that stows under the floor and raises automatically for use. Forward of the galley to port, she also offers bar-style seating for informal dining. This yacht includes a stereo with six-CD changer and a TV / VCR with remote. The forward head offers secondary access from the forward stateroom. The aft head, located to starboard aft of the dinette, serves as the master head, with private access.