Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Alithia 2002 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Aviva 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Alithia 2002 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Aviva 2017 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 3 862 hp, the Abeking & Rasmussen Aviva 2017 has a 3 292-hp advantage over the Abeking & Rasmussen Alithia 2002's 570-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Abeking & Rasmussen Aviva 2017 is rated for 98 passengers, while the Abeking & Rasmussen Alithia 2002 caps at 39. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Abeking & Rasmussen Aviva 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Abeking & Rasmussen Aviva 2017 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 98 passengers and at 323,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Abeking & Rasmussen Alithia 2002 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 39 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail130.70 ft
Length overall - Detail323.00 ft
Length - Feet130.7
Length - Feet323
Length overall - Meters39.84
Length overall - Meters98.45
Length overall - Inches1568
Length overall - Inches3876
Beam - Meters8.41
Beam - Meters17.37
Beam - Inches331
Beam - Inches684
Draft [max] - Detail13.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detail13.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters4.15
Draft [max] - Meters3.96
Draft [max] - Inches163
Draft [max] - Inches156
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeMTU
Horsepower570 hp
Horsepower3862 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal96344
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters364701.54
Engine modelnot available
Engine model16V 4000 M73L
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model16V 4000 M73L
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower3862 hp
Performance
Cruising speed10
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed12
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10566
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal132
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters4996.74