Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lurssen Yachts Aurora 2017 vs Lurssen Yachts Kismet 2014 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lurssen Yachts Aurora 2017 vs Lurssen Yachts Kismet 2014 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 Kismet 2014 tops out at 2 720 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 Kismet 2014 is rated for 95 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 Kismet 2014 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lurssen Yachts Kismet 2014 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 95 passengers and at 312,5 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 - Detail242.10 ft
Length overall - Detail312.50 ft
Length - Feet242.1
Length - Feet312.5
Length overall - Meters73.79
Length overall - Meters95.25
Length overall - Inches2905
Length overall - Inches3750
Beam - Meters13.23
Beam - Meters13.84
Beam - Inches521
Beam - Inches545
Draft [max] - Detail12.40 ft
Draft [max] - Detail12.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.78
Draft [max] - Meters3.84
Draft [max] - Inches149
Draft [max] - Inches151
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine model16V
Engine model3516C-HD
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower2720 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model3516C-HD
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower2720 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Performance
Cruising speed16
Cruising speed12
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed18
Maximum speed17
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower