Matching a deep vee Hewescraft 220 OP ET 2012 against a modified vee Hewescraft 220 SR 2012 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 220 OP ET 2012 at 24,3 ft versus Hewescraft 220 SR 2012 at 21,8 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Hewescraft 220 SR 2012 tips the scales at 195 lbs — 171 lbs less than the Hewescraft 220 OP ET 2012 at 24 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 220 OP ET 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Hewescraft 220 SR 2012's 225-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 220 OP ET 2012 carries 85 gallons versus 34 gallons in the Hewescraft 220 SR 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hewescraft 220 OP ET 2012 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Hewescraft 220 SR 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hewescraft 220 OP ET 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hewescraft 220 OP ET 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hewescraft 220 SR 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.