Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 1800 SR3 2008 vs Maxum SCR 2700 1994 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 1800 SR3 2008 vs Maxum SCR 2700 1994 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 350 hp, the Maxum SCR 2700 1994 has a 130-hp advantage over the Maxum 1800 SR3 2008's 220-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Maxum SCR 2700 1994 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Maxum 1800 SR3 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Maxum SCR 2700 1994 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maxum SCR 2700 1994 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 29,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Maxum 1800 SR3 2008 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
MakeMaxum
Makenot available
Model1800 SR3
Modelnot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 7 in. (2.31 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.31
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches91
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m) Max: 6 ft. 7 in. (2 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.01
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches79
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Meters5.49
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet29
Length [over all with swim platform]20 ft. 1 in. (6.12 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in. (5.49 m)
Length overall - Detail29.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters8.84
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches348
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard3.0l Alpha I with power steering (135 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail28 gal. (106 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters105.99
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal28
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Fuel typeGas
Drive typeI/O
Drive typeinboard
Engine max220 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMerc-Cruiser
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower350 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - DetailColor-matched painted single-axle with brakes
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 23 ft. 3 in. (7.09 m)
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 3,160 lbs. (1,433 kg)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 1 in. (2.46 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Operational Info
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower