Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009 vs Hewescraft Sea Runner 2010 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009 and the Hewescraft Sea Runner 2010 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 Sea Runner 2010 tops out at 150 hp. Engine specs for the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft Sea Runner 2010 at 18,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009 at 2,0 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
ModelOpen Fisherman
ModelSea Runner
Model Year2009
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches94
DeadriseForward: 22° Amidships: 11° Aft: 10°
DeadriseForward: 27° Amidships: 18° Aft: 13°
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detail20.5 in. Bottom: 66 in
Width [transom] - Detail92.75 in
Height - DetailSide: 29 in
Height - DetailSide: 32 in
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Meters0.81
Height - Inches29
Height - Inches32
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,400 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg635.03
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.14
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]25.5 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
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
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,625 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum peopleUSCG: 7 / 1,050 lbs. CCG: 6 / 1,050 lbs