Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 vs Maxum 2900 SE 2008 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 or the Maxum 2900 SE 2008?

For trailering, the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 has the edge at 4 292 lbs dry weight versus 10 187 lbs for the Maxum 2900 SE 2008. 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: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Maxum 2900 SE 2008 has a documented max rating of 300 hp. Engine specifications for the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

Q: How many people can each boat hold?

The Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Maxum 2900 SE 2008 is certified for 9. 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: Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Maxum 2900 SE 2008 measures 119" wide, compared to 102" for the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Q: Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 or the Maxum 2900 SE 2008?

The Maxum 2900 SE 2008 has the bigger tank at 125 gallons, versus 76 gallons on the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005. That 49-gallon difference translates to roughly 147–245 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 and Maxum 2900 SE 2008 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 and the Maxum 2900 SE 2008 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 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 vs Maxum 2900 SE 2008

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Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005

2005

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Maxum 2900 SE 2008

2008

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 vs Maxum 2900 SE 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 vs Maxum 2900 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 Maxum 2900 SE 2008 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Maxum 2900 SE 2008 carries 125 gallons versus 76 gallons in the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005. 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 2900 SE 2008 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Maxum 2900 SE 2008 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 2900 SE 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 9 passengers and at 3,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 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

Model2400SD Sport Deck

Model2900 SE

Model Year2005

Model Year2008

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam9 ft. 11 in. (3.02 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters3.02

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches119

Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 2 in. (1.57 m)

Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters1.57

Bridge clearance - Meters2.97

Bridge clearance - Inches62

Bridge clearance - Inches117

Deadrise20℃

Deadrise18℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 9.5 in. (.55 m)

Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 3 in. (0.69 m)

Draft [drive up] meters0.56

Draft [drive up] meters0.69

Draft [drive up] inches21.5

Draft [drive up] inches27

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 0 in. (.91 m)

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)

Draft [max] - Meters0.91

Draft [max] - Meters0.99

Draft [max] - Inches36

Draft [max] - Inches39

Weight - Detail4,292 lbs. (1,947 kg) w/Std. Engine

Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 10,187 lbs. (4,621 kg)

Weight - kg1946.82

Weight - kg4620.74

Weight - lbs.4292

Weight - lbs.10187

Length [over all with swim platform]26 ft. 4 in. (8.03 m)

Length [over all with swim platform]not available

Length overall - Detail24 ft. 2 in. (7.37 m)

Length overall - Detail30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)

Length overall - Meters7.37

Length overall - Meters9.14

Length overall - Inches29

Length overall - Inches36

Length - Feetnot available

Length - Feet3

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Meters9.14

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail76 gal. (284 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (473.1 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters287.69

Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18

Fuel tank capacity - Gal76

Fuel tank capacity - Gal125

Engine makenot available

Engine makeMerCruiser

Horsepowernot available

Horsepower220 hp

Fuel typenot available

Fuel typeGas

Drive typenot available

Drive typeI/O

Engine maxnot available

Engine maxT-300 hp

Engine/s standardnot available

Engine/s standardT-4.3L MPI Bravo? III (T-220 hp)

Operational Info

Water capacity15 gal. (57 l)

Water capacity30 gal. (113.6 l)

Holding tank capacity - Galnot available

Holding tank capacity - Gal3

Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available

Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56

Boat typenot available

Boat typePower

Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)

Headnot available

Head1

Trailer Info

Trailer - Length over all28 st. 6 in. (6.15 m)

Trailer - Length over allnot available

Trailer - Weight5,700 lbs. (2,586 kg) w/Std. Engine

Trailer - Weightnot available

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

Trailer - Widthnot available

Body / Hull

Hull typenot available

Hull typeDeep Vee

Hull materialnot available

Hull materialFiberglass

Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 vs Maxum 2900 SE 2008 — Common Questions

Which is easier to trailer — the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 or the Maxum 2900 SE 2008?

For trailering, the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 has the edge at 4 292 lbs dry weight versus 10 187 lbs for the Maxum 2900 SE 2008. 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.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Maxum 2900 SE 2008 has a documented max rating of 300 hp. Engine specifications for the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 were not available in our database — check the OEM spec sheet or manufacturer's website for confirmation.

How many people can each boat hold?

The Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Maxum 2900 SE 2008 is certified for 9. 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.

Which boat is wider, and does it affect trailering?

The Maxum 2900 SE 2008 measures 119" wide, compared to 102" for the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005. The US standard-width towing limit is 8’6" (102") in most states — anything over that may need a wide-load permit. Confirm your specific route requirements with each state's DOT.

Which boat has the larger fuel tank — the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 or the Maxum 2900 SE 2008?

The Maxum 2900 SE 2008 has the bigger tank at 125 gallons, versus 76 gallons on the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005. That 49-gallon difference translates to roughly 147–245 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 and Maxum 2900 SE 2008 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Maxum 2400SD Sport Deck 2005 and the Maxum 2900 SE 2008 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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