Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Romea 2015 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Romea 2015 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 Romea 2015 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 Romea 2015 carries 55 476 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 Romea 2015 is rated for 81 passengers, while the Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 caps at 79. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Abeking & Rasmussen Romea 2015 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Abeking & Rasmussen Romea 2015 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 81 passengers and at 268,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 79 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail262.30 ft
Length overall - Detail268.00 ft
Length - Feet262.3
Length - Feet268
Length overall - Meters79.95
Length overall - Meters81.69
Length overall - Inches3148
Length overall - Inches3216
Beam - Meters14.48
Beam - Meters12.59
Beam - Inches570
Beam - Inches496
Draft [max] - Detail11.30 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.30 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.44
Draft [max] - Meters3.44
Draft [max] - Inches136
Draft [max] - Inches136
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39625.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55476
Fuel tank capacity - Liters149999.94
Fuel tank capacity - Liters209999.41
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine model12V 4000 M65R
Engine model3516
Horsepower1492 hp
Horsepower2000 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Model12V 4000 M65R
Engine 2 Engine Model3516
Engine 2 Horsepower1492 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower2000 hp
Performance
Cruising speed14
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed17
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Water capacity7925
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower