Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Chaser 230 LX 2012 vs Sea Chaser 27HFC 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Chaser 230 LX 2012 vs Sea Chaser 27HFC 2022 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 Sea Chaser 230 LX 2012 carries a rated maximum of 250 hp. Engine data for the Sea Chaser 27HFC 2022 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 Sea Chaser 27HFC 2022 at 27,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Chaser 230 LX 2012 at 22,8 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
MakeSea Chaser
Makenot available
Model230 LX
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam103 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.62
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches103
Beam - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Detail14 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches14
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,450 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1111.3
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.245
Weight - lbs.not available
Length - Feet22.75
Length - Feet27
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 9 in
Length overall - Detail27.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.93
Length overall - Meters8.23
Length overall - Inches273
Length overall - Inches324
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail52 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters196.84
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal52
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typeOther
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max250 hp
Engine maxnot available
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal189
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters715.44
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower