Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft Sea Runner 2009 vs Hewescraft Sport Jet 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hewescraft Sea Runner 2009 and the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2012 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 Sport Jet 2012 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Hewescraft Sea Runner 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft Sport Jet 2012 at 18,0 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
ModelSea Runner
ModelSport Jet
Model Year2009
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.16
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches85
Depth - Detail28 in
Depth - Detail27 in
Depth - Centimeters71.12
Depth - Centimeters68.58
Depth - Inches28
Depth - Inches27
Width [transom] - Detail25.5 in. Bottom: 72 in
Width [transom] - Detail85 in
Height - DetailSide: 33 in
Height - DetailSide: 29 in
Height - Meters0.84
Height - Meters0.74
Height - Inches33
Height - Inches29
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet18
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseForward: 22° Amidships: 11° Aft: 10°
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail1,450 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.145
Height [transom]not available
Height [transom]20.5 in
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches216
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thickness0.16 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
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 capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 775 lbs