Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 2300 SC 1997 vs Maxum 3700 SY 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 2300 SC 1997 vs Maxum 3700 SY 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 420 hp, the Maxum 3700 SY 2009 has a 190-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 3700 SY 2009 is rated for 11 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 3700 SY 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 3700 SY 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 37,0 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 - Detail37 ft. 2 in. (11.33 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet37
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters11.33
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches446
Beamnot available
Beam13 ft. (3.96 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches156
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 11 ft. (3.35 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.35
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches132
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 4 in. (0.71 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.71
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches28
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 7 in. (1.09 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.09
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches43
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 19,320 lbs. (8,764 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg8763.4
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.1932
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters11.33
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches2
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makePetrol
Engine makeTwin-6.2L MPI with freshwater cooling
Horsepower230 hp
HorsepowerTwin-320 hp
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeGas or Diesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal3
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxTwin-420 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Headnot available
HeadEnclosed
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity80 gal. (302.8 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170.3 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal45
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMaxum
Modelnot available
Model3700 SY
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2009
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee