Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Alithia 2002 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Alithia 2002 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess 2009 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 2 000 hp, the Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess 2009 has a 1 430-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 Elandess 2009 is rated for 60 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 Elandess 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 60 passengers and at 197,0 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 - Detail197.00 ft
Length - Feet130.7
Length - Feet197
Length overall - Meters39.84
Length overall - Meters60.05
Length overall - Inches1568
Length overall - Inches2364
Beam - Meters8.41
Beam - Meters12.77
Beam - Inches331
Beam - Inches503
Draft [max] - Detail13.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.30 ft
Draft [max] - Meters4.15
Draft [max] - Meters3.44
Draft [max] - Inches163
Draft [max] - Inches136
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeCaterpillar
Horsepower570 hp
Horsepower2000 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39625
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters149996.87
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3516 C DI – TA S.C.A.C. Series II
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model3516 C DI – TA S.C.A.C. Series II
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower2000 hp
Performance
Cruising speed10
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed12
Maximum speed16.5
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity7925