Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Abeking & Rasmussen Hetairos 1992 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Kibo 2015 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Abeking & Rasmussen Hetairos 1992 vs Abeking & Rasmussen Kibo 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 Abeking & Rasmussen Kibo 2015 tops out at 2 000 hp. Engine specs for the Abeking & Rasmussen Hetairos 1992 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Abeking & Rasmussen Kibo 2015 is rated for 81 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 Kibo 2015 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Abeking & Rasmussen Kibo 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 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 - Detail140.50 ft
Length overall - Detail268.00 ft
Length - Feet140.5
Length - Feet268
Length overall - Meters42.82
Length overall - Meters81.69
Length overall - Inches1686
Length overall - Inches3216
Beam - Meters8.44
Beam - Meters12.5
Beam - Inches332
Beam - Inches492
Draft [max] - Detail28.00 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.40 ft
Draft [max] - Meters8.53
Draft [max] - Meters3.47
Draft [max] - Inches336
Draft [max] - Inches137
Draft Min9.80 ft
Draft Minnot available
Performance
Cruising speed11
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed16.5
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55476
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters209999.41
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCatapillar
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3516C
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower2000 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeCatapillar
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model3516C
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower2000 hp