Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lurssen Yachts Horizons III 2014 vs Lurssen Yachts Pelorus 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lurssen Yachts Horizons III 2014 vs Lurssen Yachts Pelorus 2003 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 5 300 hp, the Lurssen Yachts Pelorus 2003 has a 3 290-hp advantage over the Lurssen Yachts Horizons III 2014's 2 010-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 Pelorus 2003 is rated for 115 passengers, while the Lurssen Yachts Horizons III 2014 caps at 70. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lurssen Yachts Pelorus 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lurssen Yachts Pelorus 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 115 passengers and at 377,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lurssen Yachts Horizons III 2014 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 70 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail230.00 ft
Length overall - Detail377.40 ft
Length - Feet230
Length - Feet377.4
Length overall - Meters70.1
Length overall - Meters115.03
Length overall - Inches2760
Length overall - Inches4529
Beam - Meters12.8
Beam - Meters17.25
Beam - Inches504
Beam - Inches679
Draft [max] - Detail12.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail15.40 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.69
Draft [max] - Meters4.69
Draft [max] - Inches145
Draft [max] - Inches185
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makeWartsila
Horsepower2010 hp
Horsepower5300 hp
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine MakeWartsila
Engine 2 Horsepower2010 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower5300 hp
Engine modelnot available
Engine model12V26
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model12V26
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed18
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed20
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots