Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewes Craft 180 Sportsman 2022 vs Hewescraft 200 OP ET 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hewes Craft 180 Sportsman 2022 vs Hewescraft 200 OP ET 2011 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 Hewescraft 200 OP ET 2011 tops out at 250 hp. Engine specs for the Hewes Craft 180 Sportsman 2022 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hewescraft 200 OP ET 2011 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Hewes Craft 180 Sportsman 2022 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hewescraft 200 OP ET 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hewescraft 200 OP ET 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 22,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hewes Craft 180 Sportsman 2022 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail18.00 ft
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 6 in
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22.5
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.86
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches27
Beamnot available
Beam102 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseForward: 35° Amidships: 21° Aft: 13.5°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches3
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail2,150 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg975.22
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.215
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail99.5 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide: 35 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches35
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25.5 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max250 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,430 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleUSCG: 9 / 1,300 lbs. CCG: 4 / 1,300 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeHewescraft
Modelnot available
Model200 OP ET
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.19 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee