Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 2000SR3 Sport Boat 2005 vs Maxum 2700 SE 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 2000SR3 Sport Boat 2005 vs Maxum 2700 SE 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 2700 SE 2009 tops out at 300 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 2700 SE 2009 carries 85 gallons versus 35 gallons in the Maxum 2000SR3 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 2009 is rated for 8 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 2700 SE 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 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
Model2700 SE
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 - DetailMax: 9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.01
Bridge clearance - Meters2.92
Bridge clearance - Inches79
Bridge clearance - Inches115
Deadrise20℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (.51 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 11 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inches2
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 1 in. (.94 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 4 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.94
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inches37
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detail3,140 lbs. (1,424 kg) w/Std. Engine
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 6,784 lbs. (3,077 kg)
Weight - kg1424.28
Weight - kg3077.17
Weight - lbs.314
Weight - lbs.6784
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 - Detail27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Length overall - Meters6.2
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches244
Length overall - Inches324
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.23
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet27
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail35 gal. (132.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (321.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters132.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Gal35
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Engine makenot available
Engine make5.0L MPI Bravo® III
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower260 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine max300 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 allnot available
Trailer - Weight4,040 lbs. (1,835 kg) w/Std. Engine
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Operational Info
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 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