Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 1800 MX 2007 vs Maxum 2700SE Sport Cruiser 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 1800 MX 2007 vs Maxum 2700SE Sport Cruiser 2006 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Maxum 2700SE Sport Cruiser 2006 measures 28,0 feet overall (2006), giving it roughly 11,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Maxum 1800 MX 2007 at 17,0 feet (2007). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Maxum 1800 MX 2007 tips the scales at 1 991 lbs — 1 917 lbs more than the Maxum 2700SE Sport Cruiser 2006 at 74 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Maxum 2700SE Sport Cruiser 2006 tops out at 320 hp. Engine specs for the Maxum 1800 MX 2007 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Maxum 2700SE Sport Cruiser 2006 carries 84 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Maxum 1800 MX 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Maxum 2700SE Sport Cruiser 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Maxum 1800 MX 2007 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Maxum 2700SE Sport Cruiser 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 2700SE Sport Cruiser 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Maxum 1800 MX 2007 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model1800 MX
Model2700SE Sport Cruiser
Model Year2007
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Beam9 ft. 5 in. (2.87 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.87
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches113
Bridge clearance - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m) Max: 5 ft. 8 in. (1.73 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 4 in. (2.24 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.73
Bridge clearance - Meters2.24
Bridge clearance - Inches68
Bridge clearance - Inches88
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 6 in. (0.46 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in. (.56 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.46
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inches18
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - DetailWith standard engine: 1,991 lbs. (903 kg)
Weight - Detail7,400 lbs. (3,357 kg) with standard engine
Weight - kg903.1
Weight - kg3356.58
Weight - lbs.1991
Weight - lbs.74
Length - Meters5.36
Length - Meters8.56
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches7
Length - Inches1
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 7 in. (5.36 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 1 in. (8.56 m)
Length overall - Meters5.36
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Inches211
Length overall - Inches337
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard135 hp
Engine/s standard5.7 l Bravo? III, 250 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (337 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 hp
Batterynot available
BatteryCharger/Converter: 15 amp (Guest?)
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightWith standard engine: 2,516 lbs. (1,141 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadMarine with holding tank & manual flush
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2