Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Cloudbreak 2016 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Cloudbreak 2016 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 2 000 hp, the Abeking & Rasmussen Cloudbreak 2016 has a 508-hp advantage over the Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019's 1 492-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 Cloudbreak 2016 carries 58 117 gallons versus 39 626 gallons in the Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019. 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 Cloudbreak 2016 caps at 72. 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 Cloudbreak 2016 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 72 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail237.00 ft
Length overall - Detail262.30 ft
Length - Feet237
Length - Feet262.3
Length overall - Meters72.24
Length overall - Meters79.95
Length overall - Inches2844
Length overall - Inches3148
Beam - Meters12.5
Beam - Meters14.48
Beam - Inches492
Beam - Inches570
Draft [max] - Detail11.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.30 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.35
Draft [max] - Meters3.44
Draft [max] - Inches132
Draft [max] - Inches136
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58117
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39625.81
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219996.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters149999.94
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makeMTU
Engine model516 C DI – TA S.C.A.C. Series II
Engine model12V 4000 M65R
Horsepower2000 hp
Horsepower1492 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Model516 C DI – TA S.C.A.C. Series II
Engine 2 Engine Model12V 4000 M65R
Engine 2 Horsepower2000 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower1492 hp
Performance
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed16
Maximum speed17
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity7925