Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess 2018 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 2018 has a 930-hp advantage over the Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004's 1 070-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 Elandess 2018 carries 39 625 gallons versus 1 585 gallons in the Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004. 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 Elandess 2018 is rated for 74 passengers, while the Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 caps at 44. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess 2018 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 74 passengers and at 244,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 44 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail147.00 ft
Length overall - Detail244.00 ft
Length - Feet147
Length - Feet244
Length overall - Meters44.81
Length overall - Meters74.37
Length overall - Inches1764
Length overall - Inches2928
Beam - Meters8.69
Beam - Meters12.8
Beam - Inches342
Beam - Inches504
Draft [max] - Detail9.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters2.77
Draft [max] - Meters3.35
Draft [max] - Inches109
Draft [max] - Inches132
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1585
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39625
Fuel tank capacity - Liters59998.75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters149996.87
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeCatapillar
Horsepower1070 hp
Horsepower2000 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine MakeCatapillar
Engine 2 Horsepower1070 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower2000 hp
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3516 C DI – TA S.C.A.C. Series II
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model3516 C DI – TA S.C.A.C. Series II
Performance
Cruising speed12
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed14
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity4702
Water capacity7925
Holding tank capacity - Gal138
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters522.39
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower