The Amels 80 2025 vs Amels Here Comes The Sun 2017 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Amels Here Comes The Sun 2017 measures 292,0 feet overall (2017), giving it roughly 31,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Amels 80 2025 at 261,0 feet (2025). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Amels Here Comes The Sun 2017 tips the scales at 5 910 000 lbs — 1 114 946 lbs less than the Amels 80 2025 at 4 795 054 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 Here Comes The Sun 2017 tops out at 3 151 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 Here Comes The Sun 2017 is rated for 89 passengers, while the Amels 80 2025 caps at 79. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Amels Here Comes The Sun 2017 could be the deciding factor.