Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat 2005 vs Maxum 3100 SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 1800MX Sport Boat 2005 vs Maxum 3100 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 3100 SE 2007 tops out at 260 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 15 gallons in the Maxum 3100 SE 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 3100 SE 2007 is rated for 9 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 3100 SE 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 3100 SE 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 3,0 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
Model3100 SE
Model Year2005
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 0 in. (2.13 m)
Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Beam - Meters2.13
Beam - Meters3.2
Beam - Inches84
Beam - Inches126
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.03
Bridge clearance - Meters3.89
Bridge clearance - Inches8
Bridge clearance - Inches153
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.04
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches41
Weight - Detail1,991 lbs. (903.1 kg) w/Std. Engine
Weight - DetailWith standard engine: 10,765 lbs. (4,883 kg)
Weight - kg903.1
Weight - kg4882.92
Weight - lbs.1991
Weight - lbs.10765
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 6 in. (5.33 m) Rigged: 18 ft. 9 in. (5.71 m)
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 9 in. (9.37 m)
Length overall - Meters5.72
Length overall - Meters9.37
Length overall - Inches225
Length overall - Inches369
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 1 in. (0.64 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.64
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches25
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters9.37
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (567.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardTwin 260 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin 260 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 capacity31 gal. (117.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail31 gal. (117.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters117.35
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal31