Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Hewescraft Sport Jet 2012 vs Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 — A Close Look at Two Modified Vees
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Hewescraft Sport Jet 2012 and the Hewescraft Sportsman 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 Sport Jet 2012 carries a rated maximum of 200 hp. Engine data for the Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
The Hewescraft Sport Jet 2012 is rated for up to 5 people. Passenger data for the Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 wasn't available.
Bottom line: The Hewescraft Sport Jet 2012 and Hewescraft Sportsman 2009 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
MakeHewescraft
MakeHewescraft
ModelSport Jet
ModelSportsman
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 - Detail1,450 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg657.71
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.145
Weight - lbs.not available
Width [transom] - Detail85 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 - Feet18
Length - Feet16
Length overall - Detail18 ft
Length overall - Detailnot available
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Metersnot available
Length overall - Inches216
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
Engine/s standardMercury 200 OptiMax
Engine/s standardnot available
Drive typeJet Drive
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people5 / 775 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available