Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Maxum 3300 SCR 2000 vs Maxum 4200 SY 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Maxum 3300 SCR 2000 vs Maxum 4200 SY 2008 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 3300 SCR 2000 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Maxum 4200 SY 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Maxum 3300 SCR 2000 carries 179 gallons versus 48 gallons in the Maxum 4200 SY 2008. 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 2008 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Maxum 3300 SCR 2000 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Maxum 4200 SY 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Maxum 4200 SY 2008 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 3300 SCR 2000 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail36.00 ft
Length overall - Detail42 ft. 9 in. (13.03 m)
Length - Feet36
Length - Feet42
Length overall - Meters10.97
Length overall - Meters13.03
Length overall - Inches432
Length overall - Inches513
Beamnot available
Beam13 ft. 10 in. (4.22 m)
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches166
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - DetailMax: 12 ft. 10 in. (3.91 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters3.91
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches154
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Draft [drive up] - Detailnot available
Draft [drive up] - Detail2 ft. 11 in. (0.89 m)
Draft [drive up] metersnot available
Draft [drive up] meters0.89
Draft [drive up] inchesnot available
Draft [drive up] inches35
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 8 in. (1.12 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.12
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches44
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - DetailWith Standard Engine: 27,392 lbs. (12,425 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg12424.79
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.27392
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.03
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches9
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal179
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters677.59
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1817
Engine make5.0 L Bravo II MerCruiser
Engine makenot available
Horsepower220 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeOther
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine/s standardnot available
Engine/s standardT-5.9 l QSB diesel (T-425 hp)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail480 gal. (1,816.8 l)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeI/O - Twin
Operational Info
Water capacity36
Water capacity130 gal. (492.1 l)
Holding tank capacity - Gal3
Holding tank capacity - Gal7
Holding tank capacity - Liters113.56
Holding tank capacity - Liters264.98
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Holding tank capacity - Detailnot available
Holding tank capacity - Detail70 gal. (265 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeMaxum
Modelnot available
Model4200 SY
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee