Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2011 vs Hewescraft Alaskan 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2011 and the Hewescraft Alaskan 2009 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2011 has a 147-hp advantage over the Hewescraft Alaskan 2009's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2011 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Hewescraft Alaskan 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2011 and its 150-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Hewescraft Alaskan 2009 with its 3-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeHewescraft
MakeHewescraft
Model180 SR ET
ModelAlaskan
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseForward: 27° Amidships: 18° Aft: 12.5°
DeadriseForward: 42° Amidships: 25° Aft: 15°
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches3
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.185
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail92.75 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 84 in
Height - DetailSide: 32 in
Height - DetailSide: 36 in
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches32
Height - Inches36
Height [transom]25.5 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.19 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower3
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,214 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleUSCG: 7 / 1,155 lbs. CCG: 6 / 1,155 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available