Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Heesen Yachts Sibelle 2015 vs Heesen Yachts Ultra G 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Heesen Yachts Sibelle 2015 vs Heesen Yachts Ultra G 2023 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 5 500 hp, the Heesen Yachts Ultra G 2023 has a 4 159-hp advantage over the Heesen Yachts Sibelle 2015's 1 341-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 Heesen Yachts Ultra G 2023 is rated for 59 passengers, while the Heesen Yachts Sibelle 2015 caps at 49. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Heesen Yachts Ultra G 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Heesen Yachts Ultra G 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 59 passengers and at 196,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Heesen Yachts Sibelle 2015 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 49 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail163.90 ft
Length overall - Detail196.10 ft
Length - Feet163.9
Length - Feet196.1
Length overall - Meters49.96
Length overall - Meters59.77
Length overall - Inches1967
Length overall - Inches2353
Beam - Meters9.02
Beam - Meters11.31
Beam - Inches355
Beam - Inches445
Draft [max] - Detail7.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail8.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters2.16
Draft [max] - Meters2.47
Draft [max] - Inches85
Draft [max] - Inches97
Displacement998000.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal12844
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters48619.81
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeMTU
Engine model8V 4000 M63
Engine model20V 4000 M93
Horsepower1341 hp
Horsepower5500 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Model8V 4000 M63
Engine 2 Engine Model20V 4000 M93
Engine 2 Horsepower1341 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower5500 hp
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 3 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 3 Engine Model20V 4000 M93
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Horsepower5500 hp
Engine 4 Engine Makenot available
Engine 4 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 4 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 4 Engine Model20V 4000 M93
Engine 4 Horsepowernot available
Engine 4 Horsepower5500 hp
Performance
Cruising speed13
Cruising speed33
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed19
Maximum speed37
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity3698
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower