Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2011 vs Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009: A Close Look at Two Modified-V Boats
Both the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2011 and the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 has a 130-hp advantage over the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2011's 70-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2011 is rated for up to 4 people. Passenger data for the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 and its 200-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2011 with its 70-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeHewescraft
MakeHewescraft
ModelOpen Fisherman
ModelSport Jet
Model Year2011
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches85
DeadriseForward: 22° Amidships: 11° Aft: 10°
DeadriseForward: 22° Amidships: 11° Aft: 10°
Depth - Detail27 in.
Depth - Detail27 in.
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail800 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.800
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail87.25 in.
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in.
Height - DetailSide: 29 in.
Height - DetailSide: 29 in.
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches29
Height - Inches29
Height [transom]20.5 in.
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16.42
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in.
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches197
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.16 in.
Hull thicknessnot available
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 max70 / 90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs.
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 / 525 lbs.
Maximum peoplenot available