Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Alithia 2002 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Kibo 2015 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Alithia 2002 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Kibo 2015 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 Kibo 2015 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 Kibo 2015 is rated for 81 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 Kibo 2015 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Abeking & Rasmussen Kibo 2015 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 81 passengers and at 268,0 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 - Detail268.00 ft
Length - Feet130.7
Length - Feet268
Length overall - Meters39.84
Length overall - Meters81.69
Length overall - Inches1568
Length overall - Inches3216
Beam - Meters8.41
Beam - Meters12.5
Beam - Inches331
Beam - Inches492
Draft [max] - Detail13.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.40 ft
Draft [max] - Meters4.15
Draft [max] - Meters3.47
Draft [max] - Inches163
Draft [max] - Inches137
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeCatapillar
Horsepower570 hp
Horsepower2000 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55476
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters209999.41
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3516C
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeCatapillar
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model3516C
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