Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess 2018 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Soaring 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess 2018 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Soaring 2020 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 2 000 hp for the Abeking & Rasmussen Elandess 2018 and 2 000 hp for the Abeking & Rasmussen Soaring 2020. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.
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 Soaring 2020 caps at 68. 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 Soaring 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 68 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail244.00 ft
Length overall - Detail224.00 ft
Length - Feet244
Length - Feet224
Length overall - Meters74.37
Length overall - Meters68.28
Length overall - Inches2928
Length overall - Inches2688
Beam - Meters12.8
Beam - Meters11.89
Beam - Inches504
Beam - Inches468
Draft [max] - Detail11.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.50 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.35
Draft [max] - Meters3.51
Draft [max] - Inches132
Draft [max] - Inches138
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 makeMTU
Engine model3516 C DI – TA S.C.A.C. Series II
Engine model12V 4000 M65R
Horsepower2000 hp
Horsepower2000 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeCatapillar
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Model3516 C DI – TA S.C.A.C. Series II
Engine 2 Engine Model12V 4000 M65R
Engine 2 Horsepower2000 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower2000 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity7925
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed16.2
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots