Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 2300 SC 1997 vs Maxum 2400SE Sport Cruiser 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 2300 SC 1997 vs Maxum 2400SE Sport Cruiser 2006 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 260 hp, the Maxum 2400SE Sport Cruiser 2006 has a 30-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 2400SE Sport Cruiser 2006 and its 260-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 - Detail25 ft. 4 in. (7.72 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.72
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches304
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 - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches81
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise16℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches35
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,800 lbs. (2,177 kg) with standard engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2177.24
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.48
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.72
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches4
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makePetrol
Engine makenot available
Horsepower230 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0 l Alpha I, 220 hp
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 - Gal7
Engine maxnot available
Engine max260 hp
Batterynot available
BatteryCharger/Converter: 10 amp (Guest?)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadMarine with holding tank & manual flush
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity13 gal. (49 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail13 gal. (49 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters49.21
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal13
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMaxum
Modelnot available
Model2400SE Sport Cruiser
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2006