Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat 2005 vs Maxum 2200 SR3 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat 2005 vs Maxum 2200 SR3 2009 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 Maxum 2200 SR3 2009 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat 2005 carries 21 gallons versus 5 gallons in the Maxum 2200 SR3 2009. 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 2200 SR3 2009 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat 2005 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Maxum 2200 SR3 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 2200 SR3 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 22,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat 2005 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
Model1800MX Sport Boat
Model2200 SR3
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 3 in. (1.3 m) Max: 7 ft. (2.13 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.03
Bridge clearance - Meters2.13
Bridge clearance - Inches8
Bridge clearance - Inches84
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches38
Weight - Detail1,991 lbs. (903.1 kg) w/Std. Engine
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 3,740 lbs. (1,696 kg)
Weight - kg903.1
Weight - kg1696.43
Weight - lbs.1991
Weight - lbs.374
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m) Rigged: 18 ft. 9 in. (5.71 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 1 in. (6.73 m)
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters6.73
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches265
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6.73
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet22
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]23 ft. 11 in. (7.29 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail50 gal. (189.3 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters189.27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal5
Engine makenot available
Engine make5.0L MPI Alpha I
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height6 ft. 1 in. (1.85 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all22 ft. 6 in. (6.86 m)
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 27 ft. 4 in. (8.33 m)
Trailer - Weight2,456 lbs. (1,140 kg) w/ Std. Engine
Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 4,740 lbs. (2,150 kg)
Trailer - Width7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailColor-matched painted tandem-axle with brakes
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.9 l)