Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2012 vs Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2012 and the Hewescraft Sport Jet 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 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 2012's 70-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Hewescraft Open Fisherman 2012 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 2012 with its 70-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeHewescraft
MakeHewescraft
ModelOpen Fisherman
ModelSport Jet
Model Year2012
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.8
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