Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat 2005 vs Maxum 2400 SR3 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat 2005 vs Maxum 2400 SR3 2007 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 2400 SR3 2007 tops out at 375 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 7 gallons in the Maxum 2400 SR3 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 2400 SR3 2007 is rated for 7 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 2400 SR3 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 2400 SR3 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 24,0 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
Model2400 SR3
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
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 - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m) Max: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.03
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Inches8
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail1,991 lbs. (903.1 kg) w/Std. Engine
Weight - DetailWith standard engine: 4,370 lbs. (1,982 kg)
Weight - kg903.1
Weight - kg1982.2
Weight - lbs.1991
Weight - lbs.437
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m) Rigged: 18 ft. 9 in. (5.71 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches288
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 - Meters7.32
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 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: 28 ft. 11 in. (8.81 m)
Trailer - Weight2,456 lbs. (1,140 kg) w/ Std. Engine
Trailer - WeightWith standard engine: 5,530 lbs. (2,508 kg)
Trailer - Width7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.9 l)