Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence V 2012 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Hetairos 1992 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence V 2012 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Hetairos 1992 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 Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence V 2012 carries a rated maximum of 2 038 hp. Engine data for the Abeking & Rasmussen Hetairos 1992 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence V 2012 is rated for 60 passengers, while the Abeking & Rasmussen Hetairos 1992 caps at 42. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence V 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence V 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 60 passengers and at 197,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Abeking & Rasmussen Hetairos 1992 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 42 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail197.00 ft
Length overall - Detail140.50 ft
Length - Feet197
Length - Feet140.5
Length overall - Meters60.05
Length overall - Meters42.82
Length overall - Inches2364
Length overall - Inches1686
Beam - Meters12.77
Beam - Meters8.44
Beam - Inches503
Beam - Inches332
Draft [max] - Detail11.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail28.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.38
Draft [max] - Meters8.53
Draft [max] - Inches133
Draft [max] - Inches336
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min9.80 ft
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal42267
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters159997.92
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeMTU
Engine makenot available
Engine model16V2000M53R
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower2038 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine Model16V2000M53R
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower2038 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Performance
Cruising speed13
Cruising speed11
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed16
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower