Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft Pacific Explorer with Extended Transom 2012 vs Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Hewescraft Pacific Explorer with Extended Transom 2012 against a modified vee Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 400 hp, the Hewescraft Pacific Explorer with Extended Transom 2012 has a 200-hp advantage over the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009's 200-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
The Hewescraft Pacific Explorer with Extended Transom 2012 is rated for up to 11 people. Passenger data for the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft Pacific Explorer with Extended Transom 2012 at 26,4 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Hewescraft Sport Jet 2009 at 18,0 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
ModelPacific Explorer with Extended Transom
ModelSport Jet
Model Year2012
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches85
DeadriseForward: 42° Amidships: 25° Aft: 15°
DeadriseForward: 22° Amidships: 11° Aft: 10°
Depth - Detail28 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches27
Weight - Detail4,600 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg2086.52
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.46
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail97.5 in
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 66 in
Height - DetailSide: 36 in
Height - DetailSide: 29 in
Height - Meters0.91
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches36
Height - Inches29
Height [transom]19.5 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet26.42
Length - Feet18
Length overall - Detail26 ft. 5 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters8.05
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches317
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thickness0.25 in
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail127 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters480.75
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal127
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max400 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,851 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people11 / 1,575 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available