Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Amels 8001 2025 vs Amels Deep Blue 2014 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Amels 8001 2025 vs Amels Deep Blue 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 2 816 hp, the Amels 8001 2025 has a 1 408-hp advantage over the Amels Deep Blue 2014's 1 408-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 Deep Blue 2014 caps at 55. 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 Deep Blue 2014 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 55 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail261.00 ft
Length overall - Detail181.00 ft
Length - Feet261
Length - Feet181
Length overall - Meters79.55
Length overall - Meters55.17
Length overall - Inches3132
Length overall - Inches2172
Beam - Meters12.5
Beam - Meters9.45
Beam - Inches492
Beam - Inches372
Draft [max] - Detail11.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.38
Draft [max] - Meters3.35
Draft [max] - Inches133
Draft [max] - Inches132
Displacementnot available
Displacement1480000.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makeMTU
Engine model3516E
Engine model16V 2000 M7
Horsepower2816 hp
Horsepower1408 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Model3516E
Engine 2 Engine Model16V 2000 M7
Engine 2 Horsepower2816 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower1408 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal30379
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters114996.97
Performance
Cruising speed12
Cruising speed13
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed16.5
Maximum speed15.5
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity449