Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lurssen Yachts A+ Ex Topaz 2012 vs Lurssen Yachts Caipirinha 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lurssen Yachts A+ Ex Topaz 2012 vs Lurssen Yachts Caipirinha 2009 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 7 990 hp, the Lurssen Yachts A+ Ex Topaz 2012 has a 6 010-hp advantage over the Lurssen Yachts Caipirinha 2009's 1 980-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 Lurssen Yachts A+ Ex Topaz 2012 is rated for 147 passengers, while the Lurssen Yachts Caipirinha 2009 caps at 59. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lurssen Yachts A+ Ex Topaz 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lurssen Yachts A+ Ex Topaz 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 147 passengers and at 483,2 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lurssen Yachts Caipirinha 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 59 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail483.20 ft
Length overall - Detail196.11 ft
Length - Feet483.2
Length - Feet196.11
Length overall - Meters147.28
Length overall - Meters59.77
Length overall - Inches5798
Length overall - Inches2353
Beam - Meters21.55
Beam - Meters11.55
Beam - Inches848
Beam - Inches455
Draft [max] - Detail18.90 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters5.76
Draft [max] - Meters3.54
Draft [max] - Inches227
Draft [max] - Inches139
Displacement1984.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine model12PA6 C STC
Engine model3512 B
Horsepower7990 hp
Horsepower1980 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine makenot available
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model3512 B
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1980 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Performance
Cruising speed23
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed25
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Cabinsnot available
Cabins6