Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 2000SR3 Sport Boat 2005 vs Maxum 2400 SC3 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 2000SR3 Sport Boat 2005 vs Maxum 2400 SC3 2009 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 SC3 2009 tops out at 375 hp. Engine specs for the Maxum 2000SR3 Sport Boat 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Maxum 2000SR3 Sport Boat 2005 carries 35 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Maxum 2400 SC3 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 2400 SC3 2009 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Maxum 2000SR3 Sport Boat 2005 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Maxum 2400 SC3 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 2400 SC3 2009 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 2000SR3 Sport Boat 2005 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
Model2000SR3 Sport Boat
Model2400 SC3
Model Year2005
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 0 in. (2.44 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 7 in. (2.01 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m) Max: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.01
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Inches79
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (.51 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detail3,140 lbs. (1,424 kg) w/Std. Engine
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 4,546 lbs. (2,062 kg)
Weight - kg1424.28
Weight - kg2062.03
Weight - lbs.314
Weight - lbs.4546
Length [over all with swim platform]22 ft. 3 in. (6.78 m)
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 4 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches288
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.32
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet24
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Engine makenot available
Engine make5.0L MPI Alpha I
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp
Trailer Info
Trailer - Height6 ft. 6 in. (1.98 m)
Trailer - Heightnot available
Trailer - Length over all27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 28 ft. 11 in. (8.81 m)
Trailer - Weight4,040 lbs. (1,835 kg) w/Std. Engine
Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 5,646 lbs. (2,561 kg)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Operational Info
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.9 l)