Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft 200 SM PV 2009 vs Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hewescraft 200 SM PV 2009 and the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 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 200 SM PV 2009 carries a rated maximum of 175 hp. Engine data for the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Hewescraft 200 SM PV 2009 carries 48 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Hewescraft 200 SM PV 2009 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft 200 SM PV 2009 and Hewescraft Open Fisherman 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
Model200 SM PV
ModelOpen Fisherman
Model Year2009
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches85
DeadriseForward: 30° Amidships: 14° Aft: 14°
DeadriseForward: 22° Amidships: 11° Aft: 10°
Depth - Detail29 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters73.66
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches29
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg703.07
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.155
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 72 in
Width [transom] - Detail20.5 in. Bottom: 66 in
Height - DetailSide: 31 in
Height - DetailSide: 29 in
Height - Meters0.79
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches31
Height - Inches29
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet2
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 3 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.17
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches243
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail48 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters181.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower175
Horsepowernot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 or 1,550 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available