Matching a modified vee Hewescraft 180 SR 2011 against a deep vee Hewescraft 220 OP ET HT 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Hewescraft 220 OP ET HT 2013 measures 24,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Hewescraft 180 SR 2011 at 18,0 feet (2011). At 14 lbs and 3 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Hewescraft 220 OP ET HT 2013 has a 100-hp advantage over the Hewescraft 180 SR 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 220 OP ET HT 2013 carries 85 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Hewescraft 180 SR 2011. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hewescraft 220 OP ET HT 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Hewescraft 180 SR 2011 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hewescraft 220 OP ET HT 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hewescraft 220 OP ET HT 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hewescraft 180 SR 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.