Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2013 vs Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2013 and the Hewescraft Sport Jet 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 200 hp, the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2013's 150-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2013 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2013 at 20,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 at 18,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking - a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeHewescraft
MakeHewescraft
Model180 SR ET
ModelSport Jet
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches85
DeadriseForward: 34° Amidships: 18° Aft: 13°
DeadriseForward: 22° Amidships: 11° Aft: 10°
Depth - Detail27 in.
Depth - Detail27 in.
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.1800
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail92.75 in.
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in.
Height - DetailSide: 32 in.
Height - DetailSide: 29 in.
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches32
Height - Inches29
Height [transom]25.5 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.25
Length - Feet18
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 thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. Side: 0.125 in.
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,077 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7 / 1,155 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available