Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 vs Maxum 2900 SE 2009 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 or the Maxum 2900 SE 2009?

For trailering, the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 has the edge at 63 lbs dry weight versus 10 187 lbs for the Maxum 2900 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: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Maxum 2900 SE 2009 has a documented max rating of 300 hp. Engine specifications for the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 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 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Maxum 2900 SE 2009 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 2009 measures 119" wide, compared to 102" for the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 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 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 or the Maxum 2900 SE 2009?

The Maxum 2900 SE 2009 has the bigger tank at 125 gallons, versus 74 gallons on the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005. That 51-gallon difference translates to roughly 153–255 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 and Maxum 2900 SE 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 and the Maxum 2900 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 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 vs Maxum 2900 SE 2009

Maxum

Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005

2005

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Maxum 2900 SE 2009

2009

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 vs Maxum 2900 SE 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 vs Maxum 2900 SE 2009 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 2009 tops out at 300 hp. Engine specs for the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Maxum 2900 SE 2009 carries 125 gallons versus 74 gallons in the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 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 2009 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 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 2009 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 2900 SE 2009 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 2500SE Sport Cruiser 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

Model2500SE Sport Cruiser

Model2900 SE

Model Year2005

Model Year2009

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 - Detail6 ft. 8 in. (2.03 m)

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

Bridge clearance - Meters2.03

Bridge clearance - Meters2.97

Bridge clearance - Inches8

Bridge clearance - Inches117

Deadrise17℃

Deadrise18℃

Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 9 in. (.53 m)

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

Draft [drive up] meters0.53

Draft [drive up] meters0.69

Draft [drive up] inches21

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 - Detail6,300 lbs. (2,858 kg) w/Std. Engine

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

Weight - kg2857.63

Weight - kg4620.74

Weight - lbs.63

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 - Detail25 ft. 6 in. (7.77 m)

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

Length overall - Meters7.77

Length overall - Meters9.14

Length overall - Inches306

Length overall - Inches36

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Meters9.14

Length - Feetnot available

Length - Feet3

Engine and Drivetrain

Fuel tank capacity - Detail74 gal. (280 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (473.1 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters280.12

Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18

Fuel tank capacity - Gal74

Fuel tank capacity - Gal125

BatteryCharger/Converter: 10-Amp (Guest?)

Batterynot available

Engine makenot available

Engine makeTwin-4.3L MPI Bravo® III carb complient

Fuel typenot available

Fuel typeGas

Drive typenot available

Drive typeI/O - Twin

Horsepowernot available

HorsepowerTwin-220 hp

Engine maxnot available

Engine maxTwin-300 hp

Operational Info

HeadMarine w/Holding Tank & Manual Flush

HeadEnclosed

Water capacity20 gal. (76 l)

Water capacity30 gal. (113.6 l)

Water heater capacity6 gal

Water heater capacitynot available

Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)

Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71

Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56

Holding tank capacity - Gal2

Holding tank capacity - Gal3

Body / Hull

Hull materialnot available

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull typenot available

Hull typeDeep Vee

Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 vs Maxum 2900 SE 2009 — Common Questions

Which is easier to trailer — the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 or the Maxum 2900 SE 2009?

For trailering, the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 has the edge at 63 lbs dry weight versus 10 187 lbs for the Maxum 2900 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.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Maxum 2900 SE 2009 has a documented max rating of 300 hp. Engine specifications for the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 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 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 is Coast Guard rated for 7 passengers, while the Maxum 2900 SE 2009 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 2009 measures 119" wide, compared to 102" for the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 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 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 or the Maxum 2900 SE 2009?

The Maxum 2900 SE 2009 has the bigger tank at 125 gallons, versus 74 gallons on the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005. That 51-gallon difference translates to roughly 153–255 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 and Maxum 2900 SE 2009 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Maxum 2500SE Sport Cruiser 2005 and the Maxum 2900 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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