The Amels Faribana V 1998 vs Amels New Secret 2017 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 61-hp advantage over the Amels New Secret 2017's 2 575-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 New Secret 2017 carries 40 946 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 New Secret 2017 is rated for 73 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 New Secret 2017 could be the deciding factor.