Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lurssen Yachts Aurora 2017 vs Lurssen Yachts Caipirinha 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lurssen Yachts Aurora 2017 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 Lurssen Yachts Caipirinha 2009 tops out at 1 980 hp. Engine specs for the Lurssen Yachts Aurora 2017 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lurssen Yachts Aurora 2017 is rated for 73 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 Aurora 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lurssen Yachts Aurora 2017 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 73 passengers and at 242,1 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 - Detail242.10 ft
Length overall - Detail196.11 ft
Length - Feet242.1
Length - Feet196.11
Length overall - Meters73.79
Length overall - Meters59.77
Length overall - Inches2905
Length overall - Inches2353
Beam - Meters13.23
Beam - Meters11.55
Beam - Inches521
Beam - Inches455
Draft [max] - Detail12.40 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.78
Draft [max] - Meters3.54
Draft [max] - Inches149
Draft [max] - Inches139
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine model16V
Engine model3512 B
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower1980 hp
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 speed16
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed18
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower