Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft Sea Runner 2009 vs Hewescraft Sport Jet 2013 — 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 2013 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 2013 tops out at 200 hp. Engine specs for the Hewescraft Sea Runner 2009 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 34 gal and 34 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft Sport Jet 2013 at 18,2 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 Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.18
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches86
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 - Feet18.17
Deadrisenot available
DeadriseForward: 31° 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. 2 in
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Meters5.54
Length overall - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Inches218
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.16 in. Side: 0.10 in
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail34 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Liters128.7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34
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 capacity1,014 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people5 / 825 lbs