Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 2900 SE 2008 vs Maxum 3000 SCR 1999 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 2900 SE 2008 vs Maxum 3000 SCR 1999 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 carries a rated maximum of 300 hp. Engine data for the Maxum 3000 SCR 1999 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Maxum 3000 SCR 1999 at 32,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Maxum 2900 SE 2008 at 3,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeMaxum
Makenot available
Model Year2008
Model Yearnot available
Model2900 SE
Modelnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail30 ft. 0 in. (9.14 m)
Length overall - Detail32.00 ft
Length - Feet3
Length - Feet32
Length overall - Meters9.14
Length overall - Meters9.75
Length overall - Inches36
Length overall - Inches384
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Weight - kg4620.74
Weight - kgnot available
Deadrise18℃
Deadrisenot available
Bridge clearance - Inches117
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Weight - lbs.10187
Weight - lbs.not available
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Beam9 ft. 11 in. (3.02 m)
Beamnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Length - Meters9.14
Length - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (0.99 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.97
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 10,187 lbs. (4,621 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 3 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Beam - Meters3.02
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches119
Beam - Inchesnot available
Body / Hull
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal125
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters473.18
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeMerCruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower220 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeI/O
Drive typenot available
Engine maxT-300 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine/s standardT-4.3L MPI Bravo? III (T-220 hp)
Engine/s standardnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail125 gal. (473.1 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Operational Info
Water capacity30 gal. (113.6 l)
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available