Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 160CC 2009 vs Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Fox 160CC 2009 against a deep vee Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sea Fox 160CC 2009 at 16,0 ft versus Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 at 18,1 ft. At 115 lbs and 25 lbs respectively, both sit in a similar weight class — either should pair comfortably with most mid-size SUVs and half-ton trucks, though always confirm your specific tow rating with the motor added.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 115 hp, the Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 has a 35-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 160CC 2009's 80-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Fox 160CC 2009 carries 21 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013. 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 Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sea Fox 160CC 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 160CC 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 2 in. (1.9 m)
Beam8 ft. (2.4 m)
Beam - Meters1.88
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Inches74
Beam - Inches96
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 6 in. (1.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.37
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inches54
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise15°
Draft [max] - Detail9 in. (0.23 m)
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.23
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches9
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail1,150 lbs. (522 kg)
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 1,700 lbs. (771 kg) Maximum Weight: 2,500 lbs. (1,133 kg)
Weight - kg521.63
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - lbs.115
Weight - lbs.25
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length - Meters4.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 1 in. (4.9 m)
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.9
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Inches193
Length overall - Inches217
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail21 gal. (79.5 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79.49
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max80 hp (60 kW)
Engine max115 hp (85 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,200 lbs. (544 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people6