Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft 180 SR 2012 vs Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hewescraft 180 SR 2012 and the Hewescraft Sportsman 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 2012 carries a rated maximum of 150 hp. Engine data for the Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Hewescraft 180 SR 2012 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft 180 SR 2012 and Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeHewescraft
MakeHewescraft
Model180 SR
ModelSportsman
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches85
DeadriseForward: 27° 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 - Detail1,400 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: 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 - Feet18
Length - Feet16
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
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum peopleUSCG: 7 / 1,050 lbs. CCG: 6 / 1,050 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available