Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lurssen Yachts Ice 2005 vs Lurssen Yachts Limitless 1997 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lurssen Yachts Ice 2005 vs Lurssen Yachts Limitless 1997 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 7 265 hp, the Lurssen Yachts Limitless 1997 has a 4 975-hp advantage over the Lurssen Yachts Ice 2005's 2 290-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 Limitless 1997 is rated for 96 passengers, while the Lurssen Yachts Ice 2005 caps at 90. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lurssen Yachts Limitless 1997 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lurssen Yachts Limitless 1997 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 96 passengers and at 315,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lurssen Yachts Ice 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 90 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail295.80 ft
Length overall - Detail315.10 ft
Length - Feet295.8
Length - Feet315.1
Length overall - Meters90.16
Length overall - Meters96.04
Length overall - Inches3550
Length overall - Inches3781
Beam - Meters15.03
Beam - Meters12.47
Beam - Inches592
Beam - Inches491
Draft [max] - Detail16.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detail14.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters5.03
Draft [max] - Meters4.45
Draft [max] - Inches198
Draft [max] - Inches175
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeDeutz
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine modelTBD 616 V16
Engine model3616
Horsepower2290 hp
Horsepower7265 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine MakeDeutz
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine ModelTBD 616 V16
Engine 2 Engine Model3616
Engine 2 Horsepower2290 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower7265 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 3 Engine MakeDeutz
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine ModelTBD 616 V16
Engine 3 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 3 Horsepower2290 hp
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 3 Fuel Typenot available
Performance
Cruising speed16
Cruising speed17
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed18
Maximum speed25
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower