Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat 2005 vs Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat 2005 vs Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 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.
The Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2006 tops out at 320 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 2400SD Sport Deck 2006 carries 76 gallons versus 21 gallons in the Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat 2005. 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 2400SD Sport Deck 2006 is rated for 12 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 2400SD Sport Deck 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2006 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 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
Model2400SD Sport Deck
Model Year2005
Model Year2006
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. 2 in. (1.57 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.03
Bridge clearance - Meters1.57
Bridge clearance - Inches8
Bridge clearance - Inches62
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (.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 - Detail5,308 lbs. (2,913 kg) with standard engine
Weight - kg903.1
Weight - kg2407.67
Weight - lbs.1991
Weight - lbs.5308
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m) Rigged: 18 ft. 9 in. (5.71 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters7.37
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches29
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in. (.56 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.37
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail76 gal. (284 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters287.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal76
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 l Alpha I, 220 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 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 allnot available
Trailer - Weight2,456 lbs. (1,140 kg) w/ Std. Engine
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width7 ft. 9 in. (2.36 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people12