Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Secret 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Secret 2013 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 Secret 2013 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 Secret 2013 carries 52 834 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 Secret 2013 is rated for 87 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 Secret 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Abeking & Rasmussen Secret 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 87 passengers and at 286,0 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 - Detail286.00 ft
Length - Feet262.3
Length - Feet286
Length overall - Meters79.95
Length overall - Meters87.17
Length overall - Inches3148
Length overall - Inches3432
Beam - Meters14.48
Beam - Meters12.19
Beam - Inches570
Beam - Inches480
Draft [max] - Detail11.30 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.40 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.44
Draft [max] - Meters3.47
Draft [max] - Inches136
Draft [max] - Inches137
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39625.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52834
Fuel tank capacity - Liters149999.94
Fuel tank capacity - Liters199998.35
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine model12V 4000 M65R
Engine model3516C
Horsepower1492 hp
Horsepower2000 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Model12V 4000 M65R
Engine 2 Engine Model3516C
Engine 2 Horsepower1492 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower2000 hp
Performance
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed17
Maximum speed16.5
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity7925
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower