Maxum 2700 SE 2009 vs Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 - Boat Spec Comparison

Q: Which is easier to trailer — the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 or the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005?

For trailering, the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 has the edge at 178 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: What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Maxum 2700 SE 2009 has a documented max rating of 300 hp. Engine specifications for the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 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 2700 SE 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 is certified for 12. 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 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 measures 156" wide, compared to 102" for the Maxum 2700 SE 2009. 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 2700 SE 2009 or the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005?

The Maxum 2700 SE 2009 has the bigger tank at 85 gallons, versus 3 gallons on the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005. That 82-gallon difference translates to roughly 246–410 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Q: Are the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 and Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 and the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 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 2700 SE 2009 vs Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005

Maxum

Maxum 2700 SE 2009

2009

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Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005

2005

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Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation

Maxum 2700 SE 2009 vs Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat

The Maxum 2700 SE 2009 vs Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 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 2700 SE 2009 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 carries 85 gallons versus 3 gallons in the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 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 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 could be the deciding factor.

Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 0,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Maxum 2700 SE 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 8 that costs less to run day-to-day.

General Boat Info

MakeMaxum

Model2700 SE

Model3700SY Sport Yacht

Model Year2009

Model Year2005

Measurements / Dimensions

Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.59 m)

Beam13 ft. 0 in. (3.96 m)

Beam - Meters2.59

Beam - Meters3.96

Beam - Inches102

Beam - Inches156

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

Bridge clearance - Detail10 ft. 8 in. (3.25 m)

Bridge clearance - Meters2.92

Bridge clearance - Meters3.25

Bridge clearance - Inches115

Bridge clearance - Inches128

Deadrise17℃

Deadrise15℃

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

Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 4 in. (.71 m)

Draft [drive up] meters0.58

Draft [drive up] meters0.71

Draft [drive up] inches23

Draft [drive up] inches28

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

Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 7 in. (1.09 m)

Draft [max] - Meters1.02

Draft [max] - Meters1.09

Draft [max] - Inches4

Draft [max] - Inches43

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

Weight - Detail17,800 lbs. (8,074 kg) w/Std. Engine

Weight - kg3077.17

Weight - kg8073.94

Weight - lbs.6784

Weight - lbs.178

Length - Meters8.23

Length - Metersnot available

Length - Feet27

Length - Feetnot available

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

Length overall - Detail37 ft. 2 in. (11.33 m) Rigged: 41 ft. 4 in. (12.6 m)

Length overall - Meters8.23

Length overall - Meters12.6

Length overall - Inches324

Length overall - Inches496

Body / Hull

Hull materialFiberglass

Hull materialnot available

Hull typeModified Vee

Hull typenot available

Engine and Drivetrain

Engine make5.0L MPI Bravo® III

Engine makenot available

Fuel tank capacity - Detail85 gal. (321.7 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Detail300 gal. (1,136 l)

Fuel tank capacity - Liters321.76

Fuel tank capacity - Liters1135.62

Fuel tank capacity - Gal85

Fuel tank capacity - Gal3

Fuel typeGas

Fuel typenot available

Drive typeI/O

Drive typenot available

Horsepower260 hp

Horsepowernot available

Engine max300 hp

Engine maxnot available

Batterynot available

BatteryCharger/Converter: (ProMariner?)

Operational Info

HeadEnclosed

HeadVacuFlash?

Water capacity20 gal. (75.7 l)

Water capacity80 gal. (302 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (75.7 l)

Holding tank capacity - Detail45 gal. (170 l)

Holding tank capacity - Liters75.71

Holding tank capacity - Liters170.34

Holding tank capacity - Gal2

Holding tank capacity - Gal45

Water heater capacitynot available

Water heater capacity6 gal

Maxum 2700 SE 2009 vs Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 — Common Questions

Which is easier to trailer — the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 or the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005?

For trailering, the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 has the edge at 178 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.

What is the maximum horsepower rating for these boats?

The Maxum 2700 SE 2009 has a documented max rating of 300 hp. Engine specifications for the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 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 2700 SE 2009 is Coast Guard rated for 8 passengers, while the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 is certified for 12. 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 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 measures 156" wide, compared to 102" for the Maxum 2700 SE 2009. 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 2700 SE 2009 or the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005?

The Maxum 2700 SE 2009 has the bigger tank at 85 gallons, versus 3 gallons on the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005. That 82-gallon difference translates to roughly 246–410 nautical miles of additional range at cruising speed, depending on motor, load, and conditions.

Are the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 and Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 from the same manufacturer?

Yes — both the Maxum 2700 SE 2009 and the Maxum 3700SY Sport Yacht 2005 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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