Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Hetairos 1992 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Hetairos 1992 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 Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 carries a rated maximum of 1 070 hp. Engine data for the Abeking & Rasmussen Hetairos 1992 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 is rated for 44 passengers, while the Abeking & Rasmussen Hetairos 1992 caps at 42. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 44 passengers and at 147,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Abeking & Rasmussen Hetairos 1992 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 42 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail147.00 ft
Length overall - Detail140.50 ft
Length - Feet147
Length - Feet140.5
Length overall - Meters44.81
Length overall - Meters42.82
Length overall - Inches1764
Length overall - Inches1686
Beam - Meters8.69
Beam - Meters8.44
Beam - Inches342
Beam - Inches332
Draft [max] - Detail9.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail28.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters2.77
Draft [max] - Meters8.53
Draft [max] - Inches109
Draft [max] - Inches336
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min9.80 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1585
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters59998.75
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeMTU
Engine makenot available
Horsepower1070 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1070 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Performance
Cruising speed12
Cruising speed11
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed14
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity4702
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal138
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters522.39
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower