Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewes Craft 270 Alaskan 2021 vs Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hewes Craft 270 Alaskan 2021 vs Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2013 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Hewes Craft 270 Alaskan 2021 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Hewes Craft 270 Alaskan 2021 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2013 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Hewes Craft 270 Alaskan 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hewes Craft 270 Alaskan 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet20.25
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches241
Beamnot available
Beam94 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches94
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseForward: 34° Amidships: 18° Aft: 13°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,800 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg816.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.18
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail92.75 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide: 32 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches32
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25.5 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,077 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 / 1,155 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeHewescraft
Modelnot available
Model180 SR ET
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2013
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.19 in. Side: 0.125 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee