Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 2300 SC 1997 vs Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 2300 SC 1997 vs Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 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 2300 SC 1997 carries a rated maximum of 230 hp. Engine data for the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
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: The Maxum 2300 SC 1997 and Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters7.77
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches306
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. 8 in. (2.03 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.03
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches8
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 9 in. (.53 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.53
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches21
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (.91 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail6,300 lbs. (2,858 kg) w/Std. Engine
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2857.63
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.63
Length [over all with swim platform]not available
Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makePetrol
Engine makenot available
Horsepower230 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal74
Batterynot available
BatteryCharger/Converter: 10-Amp (Guest?)
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadMarine w/Holding Tank & Manual Flush
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)
Water heater capacitynot available
Water heater capacity6 gal
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 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
Model2500SE Sport Cruiser
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2005