Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft 180 SR 2011 vs Hewescraft Sea Runner 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hewescraft 180 SR 2011 and the Hewescraft Sea Runner 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 Hewescraft 180 SR 2011 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Hewescraft Sea Runner 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 34 gal and 34 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Hewescraft 180 SR 2011 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Hewescraft Sea Runner 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft 180 SR 2011 at 18,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hewescraft Sea Runner 2009 at 2,0 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
ModelSea Runner
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches96
DeadriseForward: 27° Amidships: 18° Aft: 13°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detail28 in
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches28
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.14
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail92.75 in
Width [transom] - Detail25.5 in. Bottom: 72 in
Height - DetailSide: 32 in
Height - DetailSide: 33 in
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inches32
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]25.5 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches216
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 - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleUSCG: 7 / 1,050 lbs. CCG: 6 / 1,050 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available