Both the Hewescraft Alaskan 2009 and the Hewescraft Alaskan 2010 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling - 300 hp for the Hewescraft Alaskan 2009 and 300 hp for the Hewescraft Alaskan 2010. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.