Matching a deep vee Hewescraft 200 OP ET HT 2012 against a modified vee Hewescraft 200 SR ET 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Hewescraft 200 OP ET HT 2012 at 22,5 ft versus Hewescraft 200 SR ET 2013 at 22,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hewescraft 200 OP ET HT 2012 tips the scales at 285 lbs — 283 lbs more than the Hewescraft 200 SR ET 2013 at 2 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Hewescraft 200 OP ET HT 2012 has a 50-hp advantage over the Hewescraft 200 SR ET 2013's 200-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 200 OP ET HT 2012 carries 85 gallons versus 52 gallons in the Hewescraft 200 SR ET 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Hewescraft 200 OP ET HT 2012 and its 250-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Hewescraft 200 SR ET 2013 with its 200-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.