Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 2400SE Sport Cruiser 2006 vs Maxum 4200 SY 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 2400SE Sport Cruiser 2006 vs Maxum 4200 SY 2007 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Maxum 4200 SY 2007 measures 42,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 17,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Maxum 2400SE Sport Cruiser 2006 at 25,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Maxum 4200 SY 2007 tips the scales at 357 lbs — 309 lbs less than the Maxum 2400SE Sport Cruiser 2006 at 48 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 Maxum 2400SE Sport Cruiser 2006 carries a rated maximum of 260 hp. Engine data for the Maxum 4200 SY 2007 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Maxum 4200 SY 2007 carries 48 gallons versus 7 gallons in the Maxum 2400SE Sport Cruiser 2006. 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 4200 SY 2007 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Maxum 2400SE Sport Cruiser 2006 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 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 4200 SY 2007 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 2400SE Sport Cruiser 2006 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
Model2400SE Sport Cruiser
Model4200 SY
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)
Beam13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches166
Bridge clearance - Detail6 ft. 9 in. (2.06 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.06
Bridge clearance - Meters3.91
Bridge clearance - Inches81
Bridge clearance - Inches154
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 5 in. (.43 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.43
Draft [drive up] meters0.89
Draft [drive up] inches17
Draft [drive up] inches35
Draft [max] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (.89 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.89
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inches35
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detail4,800 lbs. (2,177 kg) with standard engine
Weight - DetailWith standard engine: 35,700 lbs. (16,194 kg)
Weight - kg2177.24
Weight - kg16193.23
Weight - lbs.48
Weight - lbs.357
Length - Meters7.72
Length - Meters13.03
Length - Feet25
Length - Feet42
Length - Inches4
Length - Inches9
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 4 in. (7.72 m)
Length overall - Detail42 ft. 9 in. (13.03 m)
Length overall - Meters7.72
Length overall - Meters13.03
Length overall - Inches304
Length overall - Inches513
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standard5.0 l Alpha I, 220 hp
Engine/s standardTwin 425 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail480 gal. (1,816.8 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters264.98
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1817
Fuel tank capacity - Gal7
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine max260 hp
Engine maxnot available
BatteryCharger/Converter: 10 amp (Guest?)
Batterynot available
Operational Info
HeadMarine with holding tank & manual flush
Headnot available
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity13 gal. (49 l)
Water capacity130 gal. (492.1 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail13 gal. (49 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters49.21
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Holding tank capacity - Gal13
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass