Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 2300 SC 1997 vs Maxum 4200 SY 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 2300 SC 1997 vs Maxum 4200 SY 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 Maxum 2300 SC 1997 carries a rated maximum of 230 hp. Engine data for the Maxum 4200 SY 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Maxum 4200 SY 2008 is rated for 13 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 4200 SY 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 4200 SY 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 42,0 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 - Detail42 ft. 9 in. (13.03 m)
Length - Feet23
Length - Feet42
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Meters13.03
Length overall - Inches276
Length overall - Inches513
Beamnot available
Beam13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches166
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.91
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches154
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.89
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches35
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 27,392 lbs. (12,425 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg12424.79
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.27392
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.03
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makePetrol
Engine makenot available
Horsepower230 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardT-5.9 l QSB diesel (T-425 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail480 gal. (1,816.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1817
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity130 gal. (492.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMaxum
Modelnot available
Model4200 SY
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee