Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Amels 2024 2024 vs Amels Altair III 1974 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Amels 2024 2024 vs Amels Altair III 1974 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Amels 2024 2024 at 197,0 ft versus Amels Altair III 1974 at 194,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Amels Altair III 1974 tips the scales at 1 734 000 lbs — 74 000 lbs less than the Amels 2024 2024 at 1 660 000 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Amels Altair III 1974 tops out at 625 hp. Engine specs for the Amels 2024 2024 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Amels 2024 2024 is rated for 60 passengers, while the Amels Altair III 1974 caps at 59. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Amels 2024 2024 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Amels 2024 2024 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 60 passengers and at 197,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Amels Altair III 1974 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 59 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail197.00 ft
Length overall - Detail194.00 ft
Length - Feet197
Length - Feet194
Length overall - Meters60.05
Length overall - Meters59.13
Length overall - Inches2364
Length overall - Inches2328
Beam - Meters10.36
Beam - Meters10.67
Beam - Inches408
Beam - Inches420
Displacement1660000.00 lbs
Displacement1734000.00 lbs
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail13.10 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters3.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches157
Performance
Maximum speed15.5
Maximum speed12
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed7
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Cabinsnot available
Cabins9
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity6604
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34342
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters129998.55
Engine makenot available
Engine makePaxman
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelPRH2000 MKVII
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower625 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakePaxman
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelPRH2000 MKVII
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower625 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel