Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Aviva 2017 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Soaring 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Aviva 2017 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Soaring 2020 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 Soaring 2020's 2 000-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 Soaring 2020 caps at 68. 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 Soaring 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 68 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail323.00 ft
Length overall - Detail224.00 ft
Length - Feet323
Length - Feet224
Length overall - Meters98.45
Length overall - Meters68.28
Length overall - Inches3876
Length overall - Inches2688
Beam - Meters17.37
Beam - Meters11.89
Beam - Inches684
Beam - Inches468
Draft [max] - Detail13.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.50 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.96
Draft [max] - Meters3.51
Draft [max] - Inches156
Draft [max] - Inches138
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal96344
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters364701.54
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeMTU
Engine model16V 4000 M73L
Engine model12V 4000 M65R
Horsepower3862 hp
Horsepower2000 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Model16V 4000 M73L
Engine 2 Engine Model12V 4000 M65R
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
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed16.2
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots