Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lurssen Yachts Al Said 2008 vs Lurssen Yachts Aurora 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lurssen Yachts Al Said 2008 vs Lurssen Yachts Aurora 2017 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 Lurssen Yachts Al Said 2008 carries a rated maximum of 10 996 hp. Engine data for the Lurssen Yachts Aurora 2017 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lurssen Yachts Al Said 2008 is rated for 155 passengers, while the Lurssen Yachts Aurora 2017 caps at 73. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lurssen Yachts Al Said 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lurssen Yachts Al Said 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 155 passengers and at 508,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lurssen Yachts Aurora 2017 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 73 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail508.70 ft
Length overall - Detail242.10 ft
Length - Feet508.7
Length - Feet242.1
Length overall - Meters155.05
Length overall - Meters73.79
Length overall - Inches6104
Length overall - Inches2905
Beam - Meters24.05
Beam - Meters13.23
Beam - Inches947
Beam - Inches521
Draft [max] - Detail17.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail12.40 ft
Draft [max] - Meters5.21
Draft [max] - Meters3.78
Draft [max] - Inches205
Draft [max] - Inches149
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeMTU
Engine model20V 8000 M7
Engine model16V
Horsepower10996 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine Model20V 8000 M7
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower10996 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 speed20
Cruising speed16
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed22
Maximum speed18
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower