Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Baia Argonauts 2011 vs Baia Atlantica 84 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Baia Argonauts 2011 vs Baia Atlantica 84 2008 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 Baia Atlantica 84 2008 tops out at 2 638 hp. Engine specs for the Baia Argonauts 2011 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Baia Argonauts 2011 carries 2 245 gallons versus 1 585 gallons in the Baia Atlantica 84 2008. 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 Baia Argonauts 2011 is rated for 31 passengers, while the Baia Atlantica 84 2008 caps at 25. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Baia Argonauts 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Baia Argonauts 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 31 passengers and at 101,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Baia Atlantica 84 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 25 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail101.70 ft
Length overall - Detail84.11 ft
Length - Feet101.7
Length - Feet84.11
Length overall - Meters31
Length overall - Meters25.64
Length overall - Inches1220
Length overall - Inches1009
Beam - Meters7.28
Beam - Meters3.41
Beam - Inches287
Beam - Inches134
Draft [max] - Detail3.90 ft
Draft [max] - Detail4.30 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Meters1.31
Draft [max] - Inches47
Draft [max] - Inches52
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min3.42 ft
Displacementnot available
Displacement114640.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2245.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1585
Fuel tank capacity - Liters8499.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters5999.87
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMTU
Engine modelnot available
Engine model16V 2000 M96L
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower2638 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model16V 2000 M96L
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower2638 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity1
Sleeping capacity12
Water capacity343.4
Water capacity369
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed45
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed52
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots