Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Titan 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Bravado 2004 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Titan 2010 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 Titan 2010 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 Titan 2010 carries 42 267 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 Titan 2010 is rated for 78 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 Titan 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Abeking & Rasmussen Titan 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 78 passengers and at 257,0 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 - Detail257.00 ft
Length - Feet147
Length - Feet257
Length overall - Meters44.81
Length overall - Meters78.33
Length overall - Inches1764
Length overall - Inches3084
Beam - Meters8.69
Beam - Meters12.37
Beam - Inches342
Beam - Inches487
Draft [max] - Detail9.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters2.77
Draft [max] - Meters3.38
Draft [max] - Inches109
Draft [max] - Inches133
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1585
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42267
Fuel tank capacity - Liters59998.75
Fuel tank capacity - Liters159997.92
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeCaterpillar
Horsepower1070 hp
Horsepower2000 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Horsepower1070 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower2000 hp
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3516
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model3516
Performance
Cruising speed12
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed14
Maximum speed16
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