Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 vs Maxum 2700 SE 2009 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is the larger boat — the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 or the Maxum 2700 SE 2009?

The Maxum 2700 SE 2009 is the longer of the two at 27,0 feet overall. The Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 3,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 or the Maxum 2700 SE 2009?

For trailering, the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 has the edge at 4 546 lbs dry weight versus 6 784 lbs for the Maxum 2700 SE 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Q: Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 is rated to a maximum of 375 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Maxum 2700 SE 2009 tops out at 300 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Q: Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 and Maxum 2700 SE 2009 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 or the Maxum 2700 SE 2009?

The Maxum 2700 SE 2009 has the bigger tank at 85 gallons, versus 7 gallons on the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008. That 78-gallon difference translates to roughly 234–390 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 and Maxum 2700 SE 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 and the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 are built by Maxum. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

Boat Comparison

Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 vs Maxum 2700 SE 2009

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Maxum 2400 SC3 2008

2008

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Maxum 2700 SE 2009

2009

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 vs Maxum 2700 SE 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

Matching a deep vee Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 against a modified vee Maxum 2700 SE 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.

On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 at 24,0 ft versus Maxum 2700 SE 2009 at 27,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 tips the scales at 6 784 lbs — 2 238 lbs less than the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 at 4 546 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 375 hp, the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 has a 75-hp advantage over the Maxum 2700 SE 2009's 300-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 carries 85 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Maxum 2700 SE 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 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 2400 SC3 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeMaxum

Model2400 SC3

Model2700 SE

Model Year2008

Model Year2009

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Inches102

Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 3 in. (1.6 m) Max: 8 ft. 3 in. (2.51 m)

Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.51

Bridge clearance - Meters2.92

Bridge clearance - Inches99

Bridge clearance - Inches115

Deadrise22℃

Deadrise17℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 8 in. (0.51 m)

Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 11 in. (0.58 m)

Draft [drive up] meters0.51

Draft [drive up] meters0.58

Draft [drive up] inches2

Draft [drive up] inches23

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.91 m)

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 4 in. (1.02 m)

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Meters1.02

Draft [max] - Inches36

Draft [max] - Inches4

Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 4,546 lbs. (2,062 kg)

Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 6,784 lbs. (3,077 kg)

Weight - kg2062.03

Weight - kg3077.17

Weight - lbs.4546

Weight - lbs.6784

Length - Meters7.32

Length - Meters8.23

Length - Feet24

Length - Feet27

Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 0 in. (7.92 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length overall - Detail24 ft. 0 in. (7.32 m)

Length overall - Detail27 ft. 0 in. (8.23 m)

Length overall - Meters7.32

Length overall - Meters8.23

Length overall - Inches288

Length overall - Inches324

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull typeModified Vee

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine/s standard5.0L MPI Alpha I (260 hp)

Engine/s standardnot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (321.7 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98

Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76

Fuel tank capacity - Gal7

Fuel tank capacity - Gal85

Fuel typeGas

Drive typeI/O

Engine max375 hp

Engine max300 hp

Engine makenot available

Engine make5.0L MPI Bravo® III

Horsepowernot available

Horsepower260 hp

Operational Info

Water capacity10 gal. (37.9 l)

Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)

Headnot available

HeadEnclosed

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

Trailer Info

Trailer - Length over allRigged: 28 ft. 11 in. (8.81 m)

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - WeightWith Standard Engine: 5,646 lbs. (2,561 kg)

Trailer - Weightnot available

Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Trailer - Widthnot available

Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 vs Maxum 2700 SE 2009 — Common Questions

Which is the larger boat — the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 or the Maxum 2700 SE 2009?

The Maxum 2700 SE 2009 is the longer of the two at 27,0 feet overall. The Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 comes in at 24,0 feet, making it roughly 3,0 ft shorter — a meaningful difference in deck room and overall on-water presence.

Which is easier to trailer — the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 or the Maxum 2700 SE 2009?

For trailering, the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 has the edge at 4 546 lbs dry weight versus 6 784 lbs for the Maxum 2700 SE 2009. Add a motor (typically 300–500 lbs for an outboard in this class), gear, and a partial fuel load and the difference grows. Lighter is friendlier on smaller tow vehicles and on fuel economy while hauling.

Which boat can handle a bigger outboard?

The Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 is rated to a maximum of 375 hp, giving it the larger power ceiling. The Maxum 2700 SE 2009 tops out at 300 hp. Keep in mind that maximum ratings are just that — matching the motor to the actual load and usage pattern usually matters more than chasing the ceiling.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 is certified for 8. Note that legal capacity and comfortable capacity aren't always the same thing — on a full day out, most experienced boaters aim for about 80% of the rated number to keep things comfortable.

Do these boats require an oversize trailer permit to tow on US highways?

Both the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 and Maxum 2700 SE 2009 share an 8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m) beam — meaning both sit right at the 8’6" threshold that most US states use for standard-width loads. In most states you can tow at that width without a special permit, but regulations vary. Always check the rules for your state and any states you'll be passing through before your first long haul.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 or the Maxum 2700 SE 2009?

The Maxum 2700 SE 2009 has the bigger tank at 85 gallons, versus 7 gallons on the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008. That 78-gallon difference translates to roughly 234–390 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 and Maxum 2700 SE 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Maxum 2400 SC3 2008 and the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 are built by Maxum. That means shared dealer networks, common parts availability, and consistent build quality across the line. The choice between them is essentially a question of how much boat you need, not which brand you trust.

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