When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009 and the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2012 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 Open Fisherman 2012 tops out at 70 hp. Engine specs for the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 24 gal and 24 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.