Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft 180 SR 2012 vs Hewescraft Alaskan 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hewescraft 180 SR 2012 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 2012 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 2012 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Hewescraft Alaskan 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft Alaskan 2009 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hewescraft 180 SR 2012 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
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseForward: 27° Amidships: 18° Aft: 13°
DeadriseForward: 42° Amidships: 25° Aft: 15°
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches3
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] - 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 - Feet18
Length - Feet22
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 - 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 capacity1,625 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleUSCG: 7 / 1,050 lbs. CCG: 6 / 1,050 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available