Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 2300 SC 1997 vs Maxum 2700 SE 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 2300 SC 1997 vs Maxum 2700 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 320 hp, the Maxum 2700 SE 2008 has a 90-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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Maxum 2700 SE 2008 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Maxum 2300 SC 1997 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Maxum 2700 SE 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 2700 SE 2008 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 2300 SC 1997 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail23.00 ft
Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches324
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: 6 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. 11 in. (0.58 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.58
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches23
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 4 in. (1.02 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.02
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches4
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 6,784 lbs. (3,077 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg3077.17
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.6784
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters8.23
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 - Detail85 gal. (321.7 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal85
Engine maxnot available
Engine max320 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
Model2700 SE
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee