Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft Alaskan 2010 vs Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hewescraft Alaskan 2010 and the Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 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 Hewescraft Alaskan 2010 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 2010 is rated for up to 12 people. Passenger data for the Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft Alaskan 2010 at 24,0 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
ModelSportsman
Model Year201
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 - Detail3,200 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1451.49
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.32
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail19.5 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]97.5 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet24
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches288
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
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