Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft 200 SR 2011 vs Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hewescraft 200 SR 2011 and the Hewescraft Sport Jet 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 200 hp, the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Hewescraft 200 SR 2011's 175-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Hewescraft 200 SR 2011 is rated for up to 8 people. Passenger data for the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft 200 SR 2011 at 20,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 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
Model200 SR
ModelSport Jet
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches85
DeadriseForward: 35° Amidships: 21° Aft: 14°
DeadriseForward: 22° Amidships: 11° Aft: 10°
Depth - Detail28 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.18
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail93.5 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Height - DetailSide: 33 in
Height - DetailSide: 29 in
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches33
Height - Inches29
Height [transom]25.5 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches241
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 max175 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,514 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8 / 1,320 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available