Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Amels 80 2025 vs Amels Z 2014 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Amels 80 2025 vs Amels Z 2014 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 46,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Amels Z 2014 at 215,0 feet (2014). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Amels 80 2025 tips the scales at 4 795 054 lbs — 1 789 054 lbs more than the Amels Z 2014 at 3 006 000 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 Z 2014 tops out at 2 682 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 Z 2014 caps at 65. 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 Z 2014 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 65 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail261.00 ft
Length overall - Detail215.00 ft
Length - Feet261
Length - Feet215
Length overall - Meters79.55
Length overall - Meters65.53
Length overall - Inches3132
Length overall - Inches2580
Beam - Meters12.5
Beam - Meters12.19
Beam - Inches492
Beam - Inches480
Displacement4795054.00 lbs
Displacement3006000.00 lbs
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12.50 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters3.81
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches150
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10038
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal40946
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters154997.4
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine modelnot available
Engine model3512C TA HD
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower2682 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model3512C TA HD
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower2682 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed17
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots