Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Amels 242-08 2024 vs Amels Dancing Hare 1986: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Amels 242-08 2024 vs Amels Dancing Hare 1986 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 Amels Dancing Hare 1986 tops out at 1 408 hp. Engine specs for the Amels 242-08 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 242-08 2024 is rated for 73 passengers, while the Amels Dancing Hare 1986 caps at 57. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Amels 242-08 2024 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Amels 242-08 2024 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 73 passengers and at 242,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Amels Dancing Hare 1986 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 57 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail242.00 ft
Length overall - Detail189.00 ft
Length - Feet242
Length - Feet189
Length overall - Meters73.76
Length overall - Meters57.61
Length overall - Inches2904
Length overall - Inches2268
Beam - Meters12.5
Beam - Meters9.14
Beam - Inches492
Beam - Inches360
Draft [max] - Detail12.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detail9.80 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.84
Draft [max] - Meters2.99
Draft [max] - Inches151
Draft [max] - Inches118
Displacementnot available
Displacement1534000.00 lbs
Performance
Maximum speed16.5
Maximum speed15
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity5547
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21331
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters80746.58
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3516 DITA
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower1408 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model3516 DITA
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1408 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel