MAXUM 2700 SE (available) – £36,995

Year: 2004

LOA: 8.23 m

Beam: 2.59 m

Draft: 0.56 m

Construction: GRP

Hull/Keel: Planing

HIN: MXYA74MTC404

Description:

The thrill of tow sports, of carving an arc on an otherwise quiet bend of a river or, moreover, wakeboarding behind a fast-moving boat and attaining maximum air, has reached hitherto new heights. The Maxum 2700 SE, a boat that would otherwise be classified as a family weekender, is now a trick tow craft with the addition of the optional anodised aluminium tow tower, a strong towrope, and a wakeboarder with bravado. Underway, the 5.7 litre petrol V8 inboard with Bravo sterndrive, provides plenty of towing torque and a handy top speed. At rest, the boat’s cockpit is big enough for hanging out, al fresco dining, and fishing. Then as the shadows lengthen, the cabin below can sleep four, with an enclosed head to freshen up before breakfast the following day. Little wonder it all works so well. Maxum is a sister ship to the world’s best selling boat, the Bayliner, and one of many badges owned by Brunswick Corporation. But Maxum tend to be pitched at the young-at-heart, those who like to be active, who like bling and are boat proud. With groovy graphics and plenty of sharp stainless steel deck fittings, you will look the part on the Maxum 2700 SE. Fuel capacity of 321 litres will see you through a decent weekend of watersports, at-anchor lunching and lazing. But you will need to go easy on the deck showers, with just 75lt of water aboard. That’s enough to rinse the face of salt before hunkering down below. Headroom is a highlight in the cabin, which comes with a dinette and U-shaped lounge in the bow that, after dinner, converts to a double berth. The main cabin back aft has a queen-sized bed. In between is the separate moulded head with handheld hot/cold shower and upgraded Vacuflush loo, and the galley with solid counters, refrigerator, microwave oven and single-burner electric stove. You should specify an extra house battery and inverter for away-from-dock 240V power so you can use the abovementioned galley appliances. The alternative would be take a keep-it-simple view and fit a cockpit gas or charcoal barbecue for cooking on deck instead. Cockpit highlights include snap-in carpet runners, electric engine- room hatch lid, and entertainment centre with moulded sink, cold water, grabrail and upgraded fridge. Oh, and there are abundant drinkholders as per most Yankee boats-to-go. Best of all, there are plenty of plush seats under the bimini top, yet the thoroughfare through the cockpit to the cabin or foredeck remains unimpeded. The aft lounge has a flip-back backrest so you can sit facing the water and, with infill cushions, it converts into one big sunpad. The Cleopatra or co-pilot lounge to port is within arm’s reach of the lift-out table, while the double-width helm seat rotates from its driving position to engage the crew during the Sunday lunch. If the mood strikes, there’s an impressive sound system with connection for your iPod or MP3 player. And with a spotlight and electric anchor winch, you can find a quiet bay or mooring to overnight at the end of the day. The driver gets a real sense of purpose from the automotive-style helm, which features a no-glare dash with digital depthsounder, SmartCraft instrumentation with fuel consumption and range displays, trim tab controls, and sporty mahogany steering wheel. Turn the key, cast the lines, advance the throttle and the pocket cruiser proves willing. Top speed averages about 36kts whereupon the rev limiter kicked in, while smooth cruise is in the 28-knot range. All the while the handling was predictable, but with enough excitement to assuage the sportsboater. And with the optional tow tower, you can take you crew to dizzy new heights. Having said that, it would be remiss of me to gloss over the fact that this is likely to be the last Maxum this boat tester has the pleasure of driving. In a move designed to streamline its boatbuilding operations, Brunswick just announced it would rollout the remaining 2009 Maxum inventory before pulling stumps on the brand. Is that where this story ends? No. While Maxums have always had more eye-candy, a bigger standard inventory and a more open-plan layout than sister ship Bayliner, you pay a premium for it. Where the Maxum 2700SE (aka Bayliner 265) makes its mark is with volume and clever use of space. These are big-little boats for heading away for the day with a second family in tow and overnighting with a couple of small fry. And that is, after all, what most people do with their boats. Just add water and the rest will fall into place.

Engine(s) & Electrical:

Mercruiser 5.7 litre, V8 inboard. Last serviced: 2024 (new alternator). Drive type: Mercruiser Bravo III leg (new in 2020). Fuel capacity: 300 litres. Bow thruster. 3 batteries charged from the engine. Shore power. 240v smart battery charger (new in 2023). Anti-corrosion Mercanodes (new in 2023). Trim tabs.

Accommodation & Below Deck:

Double berth in the forepeak, double berth under the cockpit, double berth in the cockpit, standing headroom, cloth upholstery, carpeted cabin, saloon table, curtains, head with toilet & sink & shower, holding tank, 240v/alcohol cooker, microwave, galley sink, fridge, hot water, 100 litre water capacity.

Deck & Canvas:

Anchor, 12v anchor windlass (new in 2021), opening forehatch, stanchions, guardwires, blue topsides respray in 2024, boarding ladder, cockpit table, warps, fenders, cockpit lockers, boathook, tonneau cover (new in 2022), cockpit cover, bimini cover.

Navigation & Safety:

Chart plotter, echosounder, VHF (new in 2020), compass, navigation lights, lifejackets, fire extinguisher, search light, gas detector, automatic bilge pump

Miscellaneous:

Mooring in Sandwich, Kent paid until 28.02.25 and available by separate negotiation.

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Disclaimer:
The particulars detailed herein are intended to give a fair description of the vessel, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. These particulars are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Highway Marine Ltd who are acting as brokers for the vendor. The vendor is not selling in the course of a business unless otherwise stated. The prospective purchaser is strongly recommended to check the particulars, and where appropriate, at his own expense, to employ qualified independent agents to carry out a survey, and/or any mechanical and electrical checks.