Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Amels 242-08 2024 vs Amels 8002 2026 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Amels 242-08 2024 vs Amels 8002 2026 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Amels 8002 2026 is rated for 79 passengers, while the Amels 242-08 2024 caps at 73. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Amels 8002 2026 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Amels 8002 2026 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 79 passengers and at 261,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Amels 242-08 2024 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 73 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail242.00 ft
Length overall - Detail261.00 ft
Length - Feet242
Length - Feet261
Length overall - Meters73.76
Length overall - Meters79.55
Length overall - Inches2904
Length overall - Inches3132
Beam - Meters12.5
Beam - Meters12.5
Beam - Inches492
Beam - Inches492
Draft [max] - Detail12.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters3.84
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches151
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Displacementnot available
Displacement2026.00 lbs
Performance
Maximum speed16.5
Maximum speed16.5
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower