Both the May-Craft 1900CC 2008 and the May-Craft 2700CCX 2009 are modified-V designs, both built in fibreglass, so the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The May-Craft 2700CCX 2009 measures 27,0 feet overall (2009), giving it roughly 9,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the May-Craft 1900CC 2008 at 18,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the May-Craft 2700CCX 2009 tips the scales at 4 000 lbs - 2 100 lbs less than the May-Craft 1900CC 2008 at 1 900 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 450 hp, the May-Craft 2700CCX 2009 has a 310-hp advantage over the May-Craft 1900CC 2008's 140-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the May-Craft 2700CCX 2009 carries 200 gallons versus 58 gallons in the May-Craft 1900CC 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 May-Craft 2700CCX 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the May-Craft 1900CC 2008 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the May-Craft 2700CCX 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the May-Craft 2700CCX 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 8 passengers and at 27,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The May-Craft 1900CC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.