Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lurssen Yachts Al Raya 2008 vs Lurssen Yachts Norn 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lurssen Yachts Al Raya 2008 vs Lurssen Yachts Norn 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 3 850 hp, the Lurssen Yachts Norn 2023 has a 315-hp advantage over the Lurssen Yachts Al Raya 2008's 3 535-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 Al Raya 2008 is rated for 109 passengers, while the Lurssen Yachts Norn 2023 caps at 27. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lurssen Yachts Al Raya 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lurssen Yachts Al Raya 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 109 passengers and at 360,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lurssen Yachts Norn 2023 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 27 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail360.00 ft
Length overall - Detail89.99 ft
Length - Feet360
Length - Feet89.99
Length overall - Meters109.73
Length overall - Meters27.43
Length overall - Inches4320
Length overall - Inches1080
Beam - Meters16.34
Beam - Meters4.51
Beam - Inches643
Beam - Inches178
Draft [max] - Detail15.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3.90 ft
Draft [max] - Meters4.6
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inches181
Draft [max] - Inches47
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeMTU
Engine model16V 1163 TB73L
Engine model16V 4000 M73L
Horsepower3535 hp
Horsepower3850 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine Model16V 1163 TB73L
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower3535 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Performance
Cruising speed18
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed21
Maximum speed17.5
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Cabins8
Cabinsnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower