Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lurssen Yachts Ace 2012 vs Lurssen Yachts Ronin 1993 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lurssen Yachts Ace 2012 vs Lurssen Yachts Ronin 1993 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 6 000 hp, the Lurssen Yachts Ronin 1993 has a 3 700-hp advantage over the Lurssen Yachts Ace 2012's 2 300-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 Ace 2012 is rated for 87 passengers, while the Lurssen Yachts Ronin 1993 caps at 58. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lurssen Yachts Ace 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lurssen Yachts Ace 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 87 passengers and at 285,6 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lurssen Yachts Ronin 1993 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 58 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail285.60 ft
Length overall - Detail192.00 ft
Length - Feet285.6
Length - Feet192
Length overall - Meters87.05
Length overall - Meters58.52
Length overall - Inches3427
Length overall - Inches2304
Beam - Meters13.84
Beam - Meters9.54
Beam - Inches545
Beam - Inches376
Draft [max] - Detail13.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detail17.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters4.02
Draft [max] - Meters5.46
Draft [max] - Inches158
Draft [max] - Inches215
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMTU
Engine makenot available
Engine model16V 4000 M61R
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower2300 hp
Horsepower6000 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine Model16V 4000 M61R
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower2300 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower6000 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Performance
Cruising speed11
Cruising speed18
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed18
Maximum speed34
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower