Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2012 vs Hewescraft Sea Runner 2009 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2012 and the Hewescraft Sea Runner 2009 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 carries a rated maximum of 70 hp. Engine data for the Hewescraft Sea Runner 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Hewescraft Sea Runner 2009 carries 34 gallons versus 24 gallons in the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
The Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2012 is rated for up to 4 people. Passenger data for the Hewescraft Sea Runner 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2012 at 16,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hewescraft Sea Runner 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 Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches85
Beam - Inches96
DeadriseForward: 22° Amidships: 11° Aft: 10°
Deadrisenot available
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Detail28 in
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Inches27
Depth - Inches28
Weight - Detail800 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg362.87
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.8
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail87.25 in
Width [transom] - Detail25.5 in. Bottom: 72 in
Height - DetailSide: 29 in
Height - DetailSide: 33 in
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Inches29
Height - Inches33
Height [transom]20.5 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet16.42
Length - Feet2
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 - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters90.85
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal24
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max70 / 90 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,100 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people4 / 525 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available