Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Steeler 50S Trans Atlantic 2024 vs Steeler 59S Long Range 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Steeler 50S Trans Atlantic 2024 vs Steeler 59S Long Range 2017 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 Steeler 59S Long Range 2017 tops out at 305 hp. Engine specs for the Steeler 50S Trans Atlantic 2024 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Steeler 59S Long Range 2017 is rated for 18 passengers, while the Steeler 50S Trans Atlantic 2024 caps at 16. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Steeler 59S Long Range 2017 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Steeler 59S Long Range 2017 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 18 passengers and at 59,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Steeler 50S Trans Atlantic 2024 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 16 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail54.10 ft
Length overall - Detail59.06 ft
Length - Feet54.1
Length - Feet59.06
Length overall - Meters16.49
Length overall - Meters18
Length overall - Inches649
Length overall - Inches709
Beam - Meters4.91
Beam - Meters5.5
Beam - Inches193
Beam - Inches216
Draft [max] - Detail4.70 ft
Draft [max] - Detail4.92 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.43
Draft [max] - Meters1.5
Draft [max] - Inches56
Draft [max] - Inches59
Displacementnot available
Displacement97003.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal66
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters2498.37
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makeCummins
Engine modelD8-6
Engine modelQSB 6,7
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine MakeCummins
Engine 2 Engine ModelD8-6
Engine 2 Engine ModelQSB 6,7
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower305 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower305 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity369.8
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower