Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewes Craft 290 Adventure B3340 2021 vs Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Hewes Craft 290 Adventure B3340 2021 vs Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2011 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 2011 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Hewes Craft 290 Adventure B3340 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 290 Adventure B3340 2021 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2011 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 290 Adventure B3340 2021 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Hewes Craft 290 Adventure B3340 2021 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Hewescraft 180 SR ET 2011 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 - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in.
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet20.08
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Inches348
Length overall - Inches241
Beamnot available
Beam94 in.
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches94
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseForward: 27° Amidships: 18° Aft: 12.5°
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail27 in.
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,850 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg839.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1850
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.
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,214 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleUSCG: 7 / 1,155 lbs. CCG: 6 / 1,155 lbs.
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeHewescraft
Modelnot available
Model180 SR ET
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2011
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.19 in.
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp