Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Silver Cloud 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Silver Cloud 2008 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 1 100 hp, the Abeking & Rasmussen Silver Cloud 2008 has a 30-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.
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 Silver Cloud 2008 caps at 40. 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 Silver Cloud 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 40 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail147.00 ft
Length overall - Detail133.00 ft
Length - Feet147
Length - Feet133
Length overall - Meters44.81
Length overall - Meters40.54
Length overall - Inches1764
Length overall - Inches1596
Beam - Meters8.69
Beam - Meters17.83
Beam - Inches342
Beam - Inches702
Draft [max] - Detail9.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail13.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters2.77
Draft [max] - Meters4.15
Draft [max] - Inches109
Draft [max] - Inches163
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 makeCaterpillar
Horsepower1070 hp
Horsepower1100 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Horsepower1070 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower1100 hp
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelC32
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelC32
Performance
Cruising speed12
Cruising speed10
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed14
Maximum speed15
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
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