Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Amels 8003 2026 vs Amels PLVS VLTRA 2016: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Amels 8003 2026 vs Amels PLVS VLTRA 2016 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 Amels PLVS VLTRA 2016 tops out at 2 575 hp. Engine specs for the Amels 8003 2026 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 8003 2026 is rated for 79 passengers, while the Amels PLVS VLTRA 2016 caps at 73. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Amels 8003 2026 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Amels 8003 2026 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 PLVS VLTRA 2016 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 73 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail261.00 ft
Length overall - Detail242.00 ft
Length - Feet261
Length - Feet242
Length overall - Meters79.55
Length overall - Meters73.76
Length overall - Inches3132
Length overall - Inches2904
Beam - Meters12.5
Beam - Meters12.19
Beam - Inches492
Beam - Inches480
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail12.80 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters3.9
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches154
Displacementnot available
Displacement3580000.00 lbs
Performance
Maximum speed16.5
Maximum speed16
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed12.5
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity38000
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 model3516C
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower2575 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model3516C
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower2575 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel