Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Aviva 2017 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Romea 2015 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Aviva 2017 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Romea 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 3 862 hp, the Abeking & Rasmussen Aviva 2017 has a 1 862-hp advantage over the Abeking & Rasmussen Romea 2015's 2 000-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Abeking & Rasmussen Aviva 2017 carries 96 344 gallons versus 55 476 gallons in the Abeking & Rasmussen Romea 2015. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
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 Romea 2015 caps at 81. 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 Romea 2015 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 81 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail323.00 ft
Length overall - Detail268.00 ft
Length - Feet323
Length - Feet268
Length overall - Meters98.45
Length overall - Meters81.69
Length overall - Inches3876
Length overall - Inches3216
Beam - Meters17.37
Beam - Meters12.59
Beam - Inches684
Beam - Inches496
Draft [max] - Detail13.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.30 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.96
Draft [max] - Meters3.44
Draft [max] - Inches156
Draft [max] - Inches136
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal96344
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55476
Fuel tank capacity - Liters364701.54
Fuel tank capacity - Liters209999.41
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine model16V 4000 M73L
Engine model3516
Horsepower3862 hp
Horsepower2000 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Model16V 4000 M73L
Engine 2 Engine Model3516
Engine 2 Horsepower3862 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower2000 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity10566
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal132
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters4996.74
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower