Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Amels 8001 2025 vs Amels Altair III 1974 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Amels 8001 2025 vs Amels Altair III 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 2 816 hp, the Amels 8001 2025 has a 2 191-hp advantage over the Amels Altair III 1974's 625-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Amels 8001 2025 is rated for 79 passengers, while the Amels Altair III 1974 caps at 59. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Amels 8001 2025 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Amels 8001 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 Altair III 1974 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 59 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail261.00 ft
Length overall - Detail194.00 ft
Length - Feet261
Length - Feet194
Length overall - Meters79.55
Length overall - Meters59.13
Length overall - Inches3132
Length overall - Inches2328
Beam - Meters12.5
Beam - Meters10.67
Beam - Inches492
Beam - Inches420
Draft [max] - Detail11.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail13.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.38
Draft [max] - Meters3.99
Draft [max] - Inches133
Draft [max] - Inches157
Displacementnot available
Displacement1734000.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makePaxman
Engine model3516E
Engine modelPRH2000 MKVII
Horsepower2816 hp
Horsepower625 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine MakePaxman
Engine 2 Engine Model3516E
Engine 2 Engine ModelPRH2000 MKVII
Engine 2 Horsepower2816 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower625 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34342
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters129998.55
Performance
Cruising speed12
Cruising speed7
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed16.5
Maximum speed12
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity6604