Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Amels 242-08 2024 vs Amels Omnia 1974 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Amels 242-08 2024 vs Amels Omnia 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.
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 Omnia 1974 caps at 60. 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 Omnia 1974 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 60 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail242.00 ft
Length overall - Detail200.00 ft
Length - Feet242
Length - Feet200
Length overall - Meters73.76
Length overall - Meters60.96
Length overall - Inches2904
Length overall - Inches2400
Beam - Meters12.5
Beam - Meters10.67
Beam - Inches492
Beam - Inches420
Draft [max] - Detail12.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detail12.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.84
Draft [max] - Meters3.84
Draft [max] - Inches151
Draft [max] - Inches151
Displacementnot available
Displacement1944000.00 lbs
Performance
Maximum speed16.5
Maximum speed13
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed11
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12442
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29058
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters109996.44