Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 vs Maxum 3100 SE 2008 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat - the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 or the Maxum 3100 SE 2008?

The Maxum 3100 SE 2008 is the longer of the two at 30,0 feet overall. The Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 comes in at 20,0 feet, making it roughly 10,0 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer - the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 or the Maxum 3100 SE 2008?

For trailering, the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 has the edge at 3 153 lbs dry weight versus 10 765 lbs for the Maxum 3100 SE 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 has a documented max rating of 260 hp. Engine specifications for the Maxum 3100 SE 2008 were not available in our database - check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Maxum 3100 SE 2008 is certified for 9. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Maxum 3100 SE 2008 measures 126" wide, compared to 96" for the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states - anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 or the Maxum 3100 SE 2008?

The Maxum 3100 SE 2008 has the bigger tank at 150 gallons, versus 35 gallons on the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009. That 115-gallon difference translates to roughly 345–575 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 and Maxum 3100 SE 2008 from the same manufacturer?

Yes - both the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 and the Maxum 3100 SE 2008 are built by Maxum. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 vs Maxum 3100 SE 2008

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Maxum 2000 SR3 2009

2009

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Maxum 3100 SE 2008

2008

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 vs Maxum 3100 SE 2008: Same Brand, Different Boat

The Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 is a deep-V design and the Maxum 3100 SE 2008 is a modified-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Maxum 3100 SE 2008 measures 30,0 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 at 20,0 feet (2009). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Maxum 3100 SE 2008 tips the scales at 10 765 lbs - 7 612 lbs less than the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 at 3 153 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Maxum 3100 SE 2008 wasn't available in our records - check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Maxum 3100 SE 2008 carries 150 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Maxum 2000 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 3100 SE 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Maxum 3100 SE 2008 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 3100 SE 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 9 passengers and at 30,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeMaxum

Model2000 SR3

Model3100 SE

Model Year2009

Model Year2008

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. (2.44 m)

Beam10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)

Beam - Meters2.44

Beam - Meters3.2

Beam - Inches96

Beam - Inches126

Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.47 m) Max: 6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)

Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.89 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.01

Bridge clearance - Meters3.89

Bridge clearance - Inches79

Bridge clearance - Inches153

Deadrise20℃

Deadrise19℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)

Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 1 in. (0.64 m)

Draft [drive up] meters0.51

Draft [drive up] meters0.64

Draft [drive up] inches20

Draft [drive up] inches25

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (0.94 m)

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 5 in. (1.04 m)

Draft [max] - Meters0.94

Draft [max] - Meters1.04

Draft [max] - Inches37

Draft [max] - Inches41

Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 3,153 lbs. (1,430 kg)

Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 10,765 lbs. (4,883 kg)

Weight - kg1430.18

Weight - kg4882.92

Weight - lbs.3153

Weight - lbs.10765

Length - Meters6.2

Length - Meters9.37

Length - Feet20

Length - Feet30

Length - Inches4

Length - Inches9

Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)

Length overall - Detail30 ft. 9 in. (9.37 m)

Length overall - Meters6.2

Length overall - Meters9.37

Length overall - Inches244

Length overall - Inches369

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine make4.3L MPI Alpha I carb compliant

Engine makenot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (567.8 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49

Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81

Fuel tank capacity - Gal35

Fuel tank capacity - Gal150

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Horsepower220 hp

Horsepowernot available

Engine max260 hp

Engine maxnot available

Engine/s standardnot available

Engine/s standardT-5.0L MPI Bravo? III (T-260 hp)

Trailer Info

Trailer - DetailColor-matched painted single-axle with disc brakes

Trailer - Detailnot available

Trailer - Length over allRigged: 27 ft. (8.23 m)

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 4,053 lbs. (1,838 kg)

Trailer - Weightnot available

Trailer - Width8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)

Trailer - Widthnot available

Operational Info

Headnot available

Head1

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

Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 vs Maxum 3100 SE 2008 - Common Questions

Which is the larger boat - the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 or the Maxum 3100 SE 2008?

The Maxum 3100 SE 2008 is the longer of the two at 30,0 feet overall. The Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 comes in at 20,0 feet, making it roughly 10,0 ft shorter - a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer - the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 or the Maxum 3100 SE 2008?

For trailering, the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 has the edge at 3 153 lbs dry weight versus 10 765 lbs for the Maxum 3100 SE 2008. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 has a documented max rating of 260 hp. Engine specifications for the Maxum 3100 SE 2008 were not available in our database - check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 6 passengers, while the Maxum 3100 SE 2008 is certified for 9. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing - on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Maxum 3100 SE 2008 measures 126" wide, compared to 96" for the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states - anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank - the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 or the Maxum 3100 SE 2008?

The Maxum 3100 SE 2008 has the bigger tank at 150 gallons, versus 35 gallons on the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009. That 115-gallon difference translates to roughly 345–575 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 and Maxum 3100 SE 2008 from the same manufacturer?

Yes - both the Maxum 2000 SR3 2009 and the Maxum 3100 SE 2008 are built by Maxum. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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