Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat 2005 vs Maxum 2700 SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat 2005 vs Maxum 2700 SE 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 2700 SE 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 2700 SE 2007 carries 84 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 2700 SE 2007 is rated for 8 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 2700 SE 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 2700 SE 2007 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 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
Model2700 SE
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
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 - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 9 ft. 3 in. (2.82 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.03
Bridge clearance - Meters2.82
Bridge clearance - Inches8
Bridge clearance - Inches111
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise16℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail1,991 lbs. (903.1 kg) w/Std. Engine
Weight - DetailWith standard engine: 8,046 lbs. (3,650 kg)
Weight - kg903.1
Weight - kg3649.6
Weight - lbs.1991
Weight - lbs.8046
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m) Rigged: 18 ft. 9 in. (5.71 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 1 in. (8.56 m)
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters8.56
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches337
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.56
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet28
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail84 gal. (317.9 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters317.97
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal84
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
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 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
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal2