Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 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 1 492 hp, the Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 has a 422-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 Exellence 2019 carries 39 626 gallons versus 15 850 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 Exellence 2019 is rated for 79 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 Exellence 2019 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 79 passengers and at 262,3 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 - Detail262.30 ft
Length - Feet147
Length - Feet262.3
Length overall - Meters44.81
Length overall - Meters79.95
Length overall - Inches1764
Length overall - Inches3148
Beam - Meters8.69
Beam - Meters14.48
Beam - Inches342
Beam - Inches570
Draft [max] - Detail9.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.30 ft
Draft [max] - Meters2.77
Draft [max] - Meters3.44
Draft [max] - Inches109
Draft [max] - Inches136
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15850
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39625.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters59998.75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters149999.94
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeMTU
Horsepower1070 hp
Horsepower1492 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Horsepower1070 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower1492 hp
Engine modelnot available
Engine model12V 4000 M65R
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model12V 4000 M65R
Performance
Cruising speed12
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed14
Maximum speed17
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
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