Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 172CC 2009 vs Sea Fox 256CC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Fox 172CC 2009 against a deep vee Sea Fox 256CC 2011 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Fox 256CC 2011 measures 25,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 8,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 172CC 2009 at 17,0 feet (2009). At 135 lbs and 49 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 400 hp, the Sea Fox 256CC 2011 has a 285-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 172CC 2009's 115-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 172CC 2009 carries 27 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Sea Fox 256CC 2011. 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 172CC 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Sea Fox 256CC 2011 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Fox 172CC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 172CC 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 17,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 256CC 2011 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2009
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam6 ft. 10 in. (2 m)
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Inches82
Beam - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 9 1/2 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 0 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.47
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inches57.5
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Deadrise15℃
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail10 in. (0.25 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches1
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail1,350 lbs. (613 kg)
Weight - Detail3,700 lbs. (1,680 kg) Maximum Weight: 4,900 lbs. (2,225 kg)
Weight - kg612.35
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.135
Weight - lbs.49
Height [transom]20 in
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Meters5.2
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 1 in. (5.2 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.21
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches205
Length overall - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (86 kW)
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,300 lbs. (590 kg)
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (1,179 kg)
Maximum people5
Maximum people1