Matching a deep vee Maxum 2400 SR3 2008 against a modified vee Maxum 3100 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.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Maxum 3100 SE 2009 measures 33,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Maxum 2400 SR3 2008 at 24,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Maxum 3100 SE 2009 tips the scales at 12 838 lbs — 12 401 lbs less than the Maxum 2400 SR3 2008 at 437 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 375 hp for the Maxum 2400 SR3 2008 and 375 hp for the Maxum 3100 SE 2009. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Maxum 3100 SE 2009 carries 165 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Maxum 2400 SR3 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 3100 SE 2009 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Maxum 2400 SR3 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 3100 SE 2009 could be the deciding factor.