Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewes Craft 270 Alaskan 2021 vs Hewescraft 200 SM 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hewes Craft 270 Alaskan 2021 vs Hewescraft 200 SM 2012 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 200 SM 2012 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 200 SM 2012 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 200 SM 2012 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. 5 in
Length - Feet27
Length - Feet20.42
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Meters6.22
Length overall - Inches324
Length overall - Inches245
Beamnot available
Beam85 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches85
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseForward: 22° Amidships: 11° Aft: 10°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,150 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg521.63
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.115
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide: 29 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches29
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20.5 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,958 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people7 / 1,155 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeHewescraft
Modelnot available
Model200 SM
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.16 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee