Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Soaring 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Exellence 2019 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 2 000 hp, the Abeking & Rasmussen Soaring 2020 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.
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 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 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 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 - Detail262.30 ft
Length overall - Detail224.00 ft
Length - Feet262.3
Length - Feet224
Length overall - Meters79.95
Length overall - Meters68.28
Length overall - Inches3148
Length overall - Inches2688
Beam - Meters14.48
Beam - Meters11.89
Beam - Inches570
Beam - Inches468
Draft [max] - Detail11.30 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.50 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.44
Draft [max] - Meters3.51
Draft [max] - Inches136
Draft [max] - Inches138
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 makeMTU
Engine model12V 4000 M65R
Engine model12V 4000 M65R
Horsepower1492 hp
Horsepower2000 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Model12V 4000 M65R
Engine 2 Engine Model12V 4000 M65R
Engine 2 Horsepower1492 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower2000 hp
Performance
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed17
Maximum speed16.2
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity7925
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower