Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Silver Cloud 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 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 1 492 hp, the Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 has a 392-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 Exellence 2019 is rated for 79 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 Exellence 2019 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 79 passengers and at 262,3 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 - Detail262.30 ft
Length overall - Detail133.00 ft
Length - Feet262.3
Length - Feet133
Length overall - Meters79.95
Length overall - Meters40.54
Length overall - Inches3148
Length overall - Inches1596
Beam - Meters14.48
Beam - Meters17.83
Beam - Inches570
Beam - Inches702
Draft [max] - Detail11.30 ft
Draft [max] - Detail13.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.44
Draft [max] - Meters4.15
Draft [max] - Inches136
Draft [max] - Inches163
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39625.81
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters149999.94
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine model12V 4000 M65R
Engine modelC32
Horsepower1492 hp
Horsepower1100 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Model12V 4000 M65R
Engine 2 Engine ModelC32
Engine 2 Horsepower1492 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower1100 hp
Performance
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed10
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed17
Maximum speed15
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity7925
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower