Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft 200 SM 2012 vs Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hewescraft 200 SM 2012 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 2012 carries a rated maximum of 150 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.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 24 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
The Hewescraft 200 SM 2012 is rated for up to 7 people. Passenger data for the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft 200 SM 2012 at 20,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hewescraft Open Fisherman 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
Model200 SM
ModelOpen Fisherman
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches85
DeadriseForward: 22° Amidships: 11° Aft: 10°
DeadriseForward: 22° Amidships: 11° Aft: 10°
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail1,150 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg521.63
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.115
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Width [transom] - Detail20.5 in. Bottom: 66 in
Height - DetailSide: 29 in
Height - DetailSide: 29 in
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches29
Height - Inches29
Height [transom]20.5 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.42
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.22
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches245
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.16 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,958 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people7 / 1,155 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available