Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Oceanco Constellation 1999 vs Oceanco Joy 1997 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Oceanco Constellation 1999 vs Oceanco Joy 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 Oceanco Joy 1997 tops out at 1 714 hp. Engine specs for the Oceanco Constellation 1999 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Oceanco Constellation 1999 is rated for 79 passengers, while the Oceanco Joy 1997 caps at 50. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Oceanco Constellation 1999 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Oceanco Constellation 1999 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 79 passengers and at 262,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Oceanco Joy 1997 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 50 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail262.00 ft
Length overall - Detail166.00 ft
Length - Feet262
Length - Feet166
Length overall - Meters79.86
Length overall - Meters50.6
Length overall - Inches3144
Length overall - Inches1992
Beam - Meters13.11
Beam - Meters9.45
Beam - Inches516
Beam - Inches372
Draft [max] - Detail13.10 ft
Draft [max] - Detail11.60 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.99
Draft [max] - Meters3.54
Draft [max] - Inches157
Draft [max] - Inches139
Displacementnot available
Displacement1276000.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMTU
Engine makeMTU
Engine model20V 1163 TB73L
Engine model12V 396 TE74
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Model20V 1163 TB73L
Engine 2 Engine Model12V 396 TE74
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal29481
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters111597.67
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower1714 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1714 hp
Performance
Cruising speed20
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed24
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity7291