Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lurssen Yachts Carinthia VII 2002 vs Lurssen Yachts Polar Star 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lurssen Yachts Carinthia VII 2002 vs Lurssen Yachts Polar Star 2005 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 9 925 hp, the Lurssen Yachts Carinthia VII 2002 has a 7 968-hp advantage over the Lurssen Yachts Polar Star 2005's 1 957-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 Carinthia VII 2002 is rated for 96 passengers, while the Lurssen Yachts Polar Star 2005 caps at 63. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lurssen Yachts Carinthia VII 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lurssen Yachts Carinthia VII 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 96 passengers and at 318,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lurssen Yachts Polar Star 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 63 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail318.11 ft
Length overall - Detail208.10 ft
Length - Feet318.11
Length - Feet208.1
Length overall - Meters96.96
Length overall - Meters63.43
Length overall - Inches3817
Length overall - Inches2497
Beam - Meters18.87
Beam - Meters12.65
Beam - Inches743
Beam - Inches498
Draft [max] - Detail15.90 ft
Draft [max] - Detail12.20 ft
Draft [max] - Meters4.85
Draft [max] - Meters3.72
Draft [max] - Inches191
Draft [max] - Inches146
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine model8
Engine model3512B
Horsepower9925 hp
Horsepower1957 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Model8
Engine 2 Engine Model3512B
Engine 2 Horsepower9925 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower1957 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 3 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine Model8
Engine 3 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 3 Horsepower9925 hp
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 3 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 4 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 4 Engine Makenot available
Engine 4 Horsepower9925 hp
Engine 4 Horsepowernot available
Engine 4 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 4 Fuel Typenot available
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed14
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed15.5
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots