Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess 2018 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Silver Cloud 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess 2018 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 2 000 hp, the Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess 2018 has a 900-hp advantage over the Abeking & Rasmussen Silver Cloud 2008's 1 100-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 Elandess 2018 is rated for 74 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 Elandess 2018 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess 2018 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 74 passengers and at 244,0 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 - Detail244.00 ft
Length overall - Detail133.00 ft
Length - Feet244
Length - Feet133
Length overall - Meters74.37
Length overall - Meters40.54
Length overall - Inches2928
Length overall - Inches1596
Beam - Meters12.8
Beam - Meters17.83
Beam - Inches504
Beam - Inches702
Draft [max] - Detail11.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail13.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.35
Draft [max] - Meters4.15
Draft [max] - Inches132
Draft [max] - Inches163
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39625
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters149996.87
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeCatapillar
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine model3516 C DI – TA S.C.A.C. Series II
Engine modelC32
Horsepower2000 hp
Horsepower1100 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeCatapillar
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Model3516 C DI – TA S.C.A.C. Series II
Engine 2 Engine ModelC32
Engine 2 Horsepower2000 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower1100 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity7925
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed10
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed15
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots