Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 2900SE Sport Cruiser 2006 vs Maxum 3300 SE 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 2900SE Sport Cruiser 2006 vs Maxum 3300 SE 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 3300 SE 2007 measures 35,0 feet overall (2007), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Maxum 2900SE Sport Cruiser 2006 at 29,0 feet (2006). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Maxum 3300 SE 2007 tips the scales at 1 125 lbs — 1 034 lbs less than the Maxum 2900SE Sport Cruiser 2006 at 91 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 320 hp, the Maxum 3300 SE 2007 has a 100-hp advantage over the Maxum 2900SE Sport Cruiser 2006's 220-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Maxum 3300 SE 2007 carries 179 gallons versus 102 gallons in the Maxum 2900SE 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 3300 SE 2007 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Maxum 2900SE Sport Cruiser 2006 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Maxum 3300 SE 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 3300 SE 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 10 passengers and at 35,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Maxum 2900SE Sport Cruiser 2006 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 9 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model2900SE Sport Cruiser
Model3300 SE
Model Year2006
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m)
Beam11 ft. 5 in. (3.48 m)
Beam - Meters2.97
Beam - Meters3.48
Beam - Inches117
Beam - Inches137
Bridge clearance - Detail9 ft. 7 in. (2.92 m)
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.92
Bridge clearance - Meters3.2
Bridge clearance - Inches115
Bridge clearance - Inches126
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise17℃
Draft [drive up] - Detail1 ft. 10 in. (.56 m)
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 3 in. (0.69 m)
Draft [drive up] meters0.56
Draft [drive up] meters0.69
Draft [drive up] inches22
Draft [drive up] inches27
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (.99 m)
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 6 in. (1.07 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inches39
Draft [max] - Inches42
Weight - Detail9,100 lbs. (4,128 kg) with standard engine
Weight - DetailWith standard engine: 11,250 lbs. (5,103 kg)
Weight - kg4127.69
Weight - kg5102.91
Weight - lbs.91
Weight - lbs.1125
Length - Meters9.09
Length - Meters10.85
Length - Feet29
Length - Feet35
Length - Inches1
Length - Inches7
Length overall - Detail29 ft. 10 in. (9.09 m)
Length overall - Detail35 ft. 7 in. (10.85 m)
Length overall - Meters9.09
Length overall - Meters10.85
Length overall - Inches358
Length overall - Inches427
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine/s standardMX 6.2 l MPI Bravo? III, 320 hp
Engine/s standardTwin 260 hp
Fuel tank capacity - Detail102 gal. (386 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail179 gal. (677.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters386.11
Fuel tank capacity - Liters677.59
Fuel tank capacity - Gal102
Fuel tank capacity - Gal179
Drive typeInboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine maxT-220 hp
Engine maxTwin 320 hp
BatteryCharger/Converter: 15 amp (Guest?)
Batterynot available
Operational Info
HeadMarine with holding tank & electric flush
Headnot available
Water capacity30 gal. (114 l)
Water capacity36 gal. (136.3 l)
Water heater capacity6 gal
Water heater capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail16 gal. (61 l)
Holding tank capacity - Detail30 gal. (113.6 l)
Holding tank capacity - Liters60.57
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Gal16
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass