Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Amels Faribana V 1998 vs Amels Lady E 2006: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Amels Faribana V 1998 vs Amels Lady E 2006 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 2 636 hp, the Amels Faribana V 1998 has a 261-hp advantage over the Amels Lady E 2006's 2 375-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Amels Lady E 2006 carries 55 211 gallons versus 28 002 gallons in the Amels Faribana V 1998. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Amels Lady E 2006 is rated for 74 passengers, while the Amels Faribana V 1998 caps at 54. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Amels Lady E 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Amels Lady E 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 74 passengers and at 244,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Amels Faribana V 1998 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 54 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail179.00 ft
Length overall - Detail244.00 ft
Length - Feet179
Length - Feet244
Length overall - Meters54.56
Length overall - Meters74.37
Length overall - Inches2148
Length overall - Inches2928
Beam - Meters10.06
Beam - Meters11.89
Beam - Inches396
Beam - Inches468
Draft [max] - Detail11.40 ft
Draft [max] - Detail12.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.47
Draft [max] - Meters3.69
Draft [max] - Inches137
Draft [max] - Inches145
Displacementnot available
Displacement3094000.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28002
Fuel tank capacity - Gal55211
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105999.05
Fuel tank capacity - Liters208996.27
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine model3516B DITA
Engine model3516B DITA
Horsepower2636 hp
Horsepower2375 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Model3516B DITA
Engine 2 Engine Model3516B DITA
Engine 2 Horsepower2636 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower2375 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Performance
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed13
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed16.2
Maximum speed17
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity5283
Water capacity9087
Boat typePower
Boat typePower