Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lurssen Yachts Kismet 2014 vs Lurssen Yachts Octopus 2003 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lurssen Yachts Kismet 2014 vs Lurssen Yachts Octopus 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 2 720 hp, the Lurssen Yachts Kismet 2014 has a 320-hp advantage over the Lurssen Yachts Octopus 2003's 2 400-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 Octopus 2003 is rated for 126 passengers, while the Lurssen Yachts Kismet 2014 caps at 95. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lurssen Yachts Octopus 2003 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lurssen Yachts Octopus 2003 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 126 passengers and at 414,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lurssen Yachts Kismet 2014 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 95 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail312.50 ft
Length overall - Detail414.10 ft
Length - Feet312.5
Length - Feet414.1
Length overall - Meters95.25
Length overall - Meters126.22
Length overall - Inches3750
Length overall - Inches4969
Beam - Meters13.84
Beam - Meters20.76
Beam - Inches545
Beam - Inches817
Draft [max] - Detail12.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detail19.30 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.84
Draft [max] - Meters5.88
Draft [max] - Inches151
Draft [max] - Inches232
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makeMTU
Engine model3516C-HD
Engine model12V 4000 M7
Horsepower2720 hp
Horsepower2400 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Model3516C-HD
Engine 2 Engine Model12V 4000 M7
Engine 2 Horsepower2720 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower2400 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 3 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 3 Engine Model12V 4000 M7
Engine 3 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Horsepower2400 hp
Engine 3 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 3 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 4 Engine Makenot available
Engine 4 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 4 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 4 Engine Model12V 4000 M7
Engine 4 Horsepowernot available
Engine 4 Horsepower2400 hp
Engine 4 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 4 Fuel TypeDiesel
Performance
Cruising speed12
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed17
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Cabins6
Cabinsnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower