Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft Alaskan with Extended Transom 2011 vs Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Hewescraft Alaskan with Extended Transom 2011 against a modified vee Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 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.
The Hewescraft Alaskan with Extended Transom 2011 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Hewescraft Alaskan with Extended Transom 2011 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft Alaskan with Extended Transom 2011 at 26,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 at 16,0 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
ModelAlaskan with Extended Transom
ModelSportsman
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches85
DeadriseForward: 42° Amidships: 25° Aft: 15°
DeadriseForward: 22° Amidships: 11° Aft: 10°
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail3,400 lbs. with RLC hard top 3,700 lbs. with MLC hard top
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.37
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail97.5 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Height - DetailSide: 36 in
Height - DetailSide: 29 in
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches36
Height - Inches29
Height [transom]19.5 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet26.42
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches317
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.19 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail127 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters480.75
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal127
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,850 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people12 / 1,725 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available