Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2011 vs Hewescraft Ocean Pro 2009: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2011 and the Hewescraft Ocean Pro 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 225 hp, the Hewescraft Ocean Pro 2009 has a 75-hp advantage over the Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2011's 150-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Hewescraft Ocean Pro 2009 carries 85 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2011 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Hewescraft Ocean Pro 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Hewescraft Ocean Pro 2009 and its 225-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2011 with its 150-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeHewescraft
MakeHewescraft
Model180 SR ET
ModelOcean Pro
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseForward: 27° Amidships: 18° Aft: 12.5°
DeadriseForward: 35° Amidships: 21° Aft: 13.5°
Depth - Detail27 in.
Depth - Detail30 in.
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches30
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1850
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail92.75 in.
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 84 in.
Height - DetailSide: 32 in.
Height - DetailSide: 35 in.
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Inches32
Height - Inches35
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 - Detail85 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower225 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity3,214 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleUSCG: 7 / 1,155 lbs. CCG: 6 / 1,155 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available