Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Amels 8001 2025 vs Amels Sheergold 1987 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Amels 8001 2025 vs Amels Sheergold 1987 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 2 041-hp advantage over the Amels Sheergold 1987's 775-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 Sheergold 1987 caps at 42. 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 Sheergold 1987 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 42 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail261.00 ft
Length overall - Detail138.00 ft
Length - Feet261
Length - Feet138
Length overall - Meters79.55
Length overall - Meters42.06
Length overall - Inches3132
Length overall - Inches1656
Beam - Meters12.5
Beam - Meters7.92
Beam - Inches492
Beam - Inches312
Draft [max] - Detail11.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail7.80 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.38
Draft [max] - Meters2.38
Draft [max] - Inches133
Draft [max] - Inches94
Displacementnot available
Displacement774000.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine model3516E
Engine modelD3508 DI-TA
Horsepower2816 hp
Horsepower775 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Model3516E
Engine 2 Engine ModelD3508 DI-TA
Engine 2 Horsepower2816 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower775 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12151
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters45996.52
Performance
Cruising speed12
Cruising speed11.5
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed16.5
Maximum speed13.5
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity3434