Lurssen Yachts Golden Odyssey 2015 boat specs
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Lurssen Yachts Golden Odyssey 2015
2015
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Lurssen Yachts Rocinante  2008 boat specs
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Lurssen Yachts Rocinante 2008
2008
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Lurssen Yachts Golden Odyssey 2015 vs Lurssen Yachts Rocinante 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Lurssen Yachts Golden Odyssey 2015 vs Lurssen Yachts Rocinante 2008 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 10 190 hp, the Lurssen Yachts Golden Odyssey 2015 has a 7 473-hp advantage over the Lurssen Yachts Rocinante 2008's 2 717-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 Golden Odyssey 2015 is rated for 123 passengers, while the Lurssen Yachts Rocinante 2008 caps at 78. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lurssen Yachts Golden Odyssey 2015 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Lurssen Yachts Golden Odyssey 2015 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 123 passengers and at 403,7 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lurssen Yachts Rocinante 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 78 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail403.70 ft
Length overall - Detail257.70 ft
Length - Feet403.7
Length - Feet257.7
Length overall - Meters123.05
Length overall - Meters78.55
Length overall - Inches4844
Length overall - Inches3092
Beam65.80 ft
Beam45.10 ft
Beam - Meters20.06
Beam - Meters13.75
Beam - Inches790
Beam - Inches541
Draft [max] - Detail16.90 ft
Draft [max] - Detail12.40 ft
Draft [max] - Meters5.15
Draft [max] - Meters3.78
Draft [max] - Inches203
Draft [max] - Inches149
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine model20V 4000 N43S
Engine model3516 DITA
Horsepower10190 hp
Horsepower2717 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine Model20V 4000 N43S
Engine 2 Engine Model3516 DITA
Engine 2 Horsepower10190 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower2717 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Cabinsnot available
Cabins9
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed17
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed18
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots

Lurssen Yachts Golden Odyssey 2015 vs Lurssen Yachts Rocinante 2008 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Lurssen Yachts Golden Odyssey 2015 or the Lurssen Yachts Rocinante 2008?
The Lurssen Yachts Golden Odyssey 2015 is the longer of the two at 403,7 feet overall. The Lurssen Yachts Rocinante 2008 comes in at 257,7 feet, making it roughly 146,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.
Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?
The Lurssen Yachts Golden Odyssey 2015 is rated to a maximum of 10 190 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Lurssen Yachts Rocinante 2008 tops out at 2 717 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.
How many people can each boat hold?
The Lurssen Yachts Golden Odyssey 2015 is Coast Guard rated for 123 passengers, while the Lurssen Yachts Rocinante 2008 is certified for 78. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.
Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?
The Lurssen Yachts Golden Odyssey 2015 measures 790" wide, compared to 541" for the Lurssen Yachts Rocinante 2008. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.
Are the Lurssen Yachts Golden Odyssey 2015 and Lurssen Yachts Rocinante 2008 from the same manufacturer?
Yes — both the Lurssen Yachts Golden Odyssey 2015 and the Lurssen Yachts Rocinante 2008 are built by Lurssen Yachts. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.