Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Nautic Africa 27M Ferry 2020 vs Nautic Africa 47M Frontier 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Nautic Africa 27M Ferry 2020 vs Nautic Africa 47M Frontier 2020 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Nautic Africa 47M Frontier 2020 measures 154,0 feet overall (2020), giving it roughly 65,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Nautic Africa 27M Ferry 2020 at 88,5 feet (2020). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Nautic Africa 47M Frontier 2020 tips the scales at 826 733 lbs — 712 093 lbs less than the Nautic Africa 27M Ferry 2020 at 114 640 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Nautic Africa 27M Ferry 2020 carries a rated maximum of 198 hp. Engine data for the Nautic Africa 47M Frontier 2020 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Nautic Africa 47M Frontier 2020 carries 26 417 gallons versus 528 gallons in the Nautic Africa 27M Ferry 2020. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Nautic Africa 47M Frontier 2020 is rated for 46 passengers, while the Nautic Africa 27M Ferry 2020 caps at 26. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Nautic Africa 47M Frontier 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Nautic Africa 47M Frontier 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 46 passengers and at 154,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Nautic Africa 27M Ferry 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 26 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail88.50 ft
Length overall - Detail154.00 ft
Length - Feet88.5
Length - Feet154
Length overall - Meters26.97
Length overall - Meters46.94
Length overall - Inches1062
Length overall - Inches1848
Beam - Meters7.99
Beam - Meters8.47
Beam - Inches314
Beam - Inches334
Draft [max] - Detail3.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail6.30 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.92
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches76
Displacement114640.00 lbs
Displacement826733.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal528.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal26417
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1999.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters99999.18
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeCummins
Engine modelD7A TA
Engine modelKTA50-M2 1342
Horsepower198 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine MakeCummins
Engine 2 Engine ModelD7A TA
Engine 2 Engine ModelKTA50-M2 1342
Engine 2 Horsepower198 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 3 Engine Makenot available
Engine 3 Engine MakeCummins
Engine 3 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 3 Engine ModelKTA50-M2 1342
Performance
Cruising speed12
Cruising speed16
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speed13
Maximum speed22
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measureknots
Operational Info
Water capacity132
Water capacity5283
Holding tank capacity - Gal132
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters499.67
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower