Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft Alaskan 2009 vs Hewescraft Sport Jet 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hewescraft Alaskan 2009 and the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2011 are modified vee designs with aluminum construction — 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?
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2011 has a 197-hp advantage over the Hewescraft Alaskan 2009's 3-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft Alaskan 2009 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hewescraft Sport Jet 2011 at 18,0 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
ModelSport Jet
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
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
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 84 in
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Height - DetailSide: 36 in
Height - DetailSide: 29 in
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches36
Height - Inches29
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet18
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.145
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20.5 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.16 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Horsepower3
Horsepowernot available
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury 200 OptiMax
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 775 lbs