Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Amels 80 2025 vs Amels Faribana V 1998: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Amels 80 2025 vs Amels Faribana V 1998 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 Faribana V 1998 tops out at 2 636 hp. Engine specs for the Amels 80 2025 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 80 2025 is rated for 79 passengers, while the Amels Faribana V 1998 caps at 54. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Amels 80 2025 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Amels 80 2025 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 Faribana V 1998 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 54 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail261.00 ft
Length overall - Detail179.00 ft
Length - Feet261
Length - Feet179
Length overall - Meters79.55
Length overall - Meters54.56
Length overall - Inches3132
Length overall - Inches2148
Beam - Meters12.5
Beam - Meters10.06
Beam - Inches492
Beam - Inches396
Displacement4795054.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail11.40 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters3.47
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches137
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity5283
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28002
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105999.05
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3516B DITA
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower2636 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model3516B DITA
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower2636 hp
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed16.2
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots