Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Amels 80 2025 vs Amels Stardust 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Amels 80 2025 vs Amels Stardust 2020 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 80 2025 measures 261,0 feet overall (2025), giving it roughly 55,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Amels Stardust 2020 at 206,0 feet (2020). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Amels 80 2025 tips the scales at 4 795 054 lbs — 2 473 054 lbs more than the Amels Stardust 2020 at 2 322 000 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 Stardust 2020 tops out at 2 011 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 Stardust 2020 caps at 62. 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 Stardust 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 62 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail261.00 ft
Length overall - Detail206.00 ft
Length - Feet261
Length - Feet206
Length overall - Meters79.55
Length overall - Meters62.79
Length overall - Inches3132
Length overall - Inches2472
Beam - Meters12.5
Beam - Meters10.67
Beam - Inches492
Beam - Inches420
Displacement4795054.00 lbs
Displacement2322000.00 lbs
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12.00 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters3.66
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches144
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity9932
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal36719
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters138996.47
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3512C
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower2011 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model3512C
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower2011 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed13
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed16.5
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots