Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 2300 SC 1997 vs Maxum 2400 SC3 2009: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 2300 SC 1997 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Maxum 2400 SC3 2009 has a 145-hp advantage over the Maxum 2300 SC 1997's 230-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 7 passengers - a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Maxum 2400 SC3 2009 and its 375-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Maxum 2300 SC 1997 with its 230-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.32
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches288
Beamnot available
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m) Max: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.51
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches99
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise22℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.51
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches20
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 4,546 lbs. (2,062 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2062.03
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.4546
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.32
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makePetrol
Engine make5.0L MPI Alpha I
Horsepower230 hp
Horsepower260 hp
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal70
Engine maxnot available
Engine max375 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity10 gal. (37.9 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMaxum
Modelnot available
Model2400 SC3
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over allnot available
Trailer - Length over allRigged: 28 ft. 11 in. (8.81 m)
Trailer - Weightnot available
Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 5,646 lbs. (2,561 kg)
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)