Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft Ocean Pro 2009 vs Hewescraft Pacific Explorer with Extended Transom 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Hewescraft Ocean Pro 2009 against a deep vee Hewescraft Pacific Explorer with Extended Transom 2012 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 400 hp, the Hewescraft Pacific Explorer with Extended Transom 2012 has a 175-hp advantage over the Hewescraft Ocean Pro 2009's 225-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Hewescraft Pacific Explorer with Extended Transom 2012 carries 127 gallons versus 85 gallons in the Hewescraft Ocean Pro 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft Pacific Explorer with Extended Transom 2012 at 26,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hewescraft Ocean Pro 2009 at 22,0 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
ModelOcean Pro
ModelPacific Explorer with Extended Transom
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
DeadriseForward: 35° Amidships: 21° Aft: 13.5°
DeadriseForward: 42° Amidships: 25° Aft: 15°
Depth - Detail30 in
Depth - Detail28 in
Depth - Centimeters76.2
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches3
Depth - Inches28
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 84 in
Width [transom] - Detail97.5 in
Height - DetailSide: 35 in
Height - DetailSide: 36 in
Height - Meters0.89
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Inches35
Height - Inches36
Length - Feet22
Length - Feet26.42
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.46
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]19.5 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches317
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.25 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail127 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Liters480.75
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Fuel tank capacity - Gal127
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Horsepower225 hp
Horsepowernot available
Engine maxnot available
Engine max400 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity2,851 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people11 / 1,575 lbs