Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009 vs Hewescraft Sport Jet 2013: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009 and the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2013 are modified-V designs, both built in aluminium, so 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 Sport Jet 2013 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009 aren't listed - confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2013 carries 34 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2009 and Hewescraft Sport Jet 2013 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeHewescraft
MakeHewescraft
ModelOpen Fisherman
ModelSport Jet
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches86
DeadriseForward: 22° Amidships: 11° Aft: 10°
DeadriseForward: 31° Amidships: 11° Aft: 10°
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] - Detail85 in.
Height - DetailSide: 29 in.
Height - DetailSide: 29 in.
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches29
Height - Inches29
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet18.17
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs.
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1450
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20.5 in.
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches218
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Side: 0.10 in.
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail24 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeJet Drive
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardMercury 200 OptiMax
Engine maxnot available
Engine max200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,014 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 825 lbs.