Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 2300 SC 1997 vs Maxum 2500 SE 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 2300 SC 1997 vs Maxum 2500 SE 2008 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 300 hp, the Maxum 2500 SE 2008 has a 70-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 2500 SE 2008 and its 300-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. 7 in. (7.49 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet24
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.49
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches295
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 - DetailMax: 9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.92
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches115
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in. (0.56 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 5,969 lbs. (2,708 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2707.49
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.5969
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters7.49
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches7
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makePetrol
Engine makenot available
Horsepower230 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standard5.0L MPI Bravo? III (260 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 max300 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
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
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMaxum
Modelnot available
Model2500 SE
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee