Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 18 BF Sport 2007 vs Sea Fox 226 Commander 2015 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 18 BF Sport 2007 vs Sea Fox 226 Commander 2015 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 200 hp, the Sea Fox 226 Commander 2015 has a 60-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 18 BF Sport 2007'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 Sea Fox 226 Commander 2015 carries 101 gallons versus 27 gallons in the Sea Fox 18 BF Sport 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 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 Fox 226 Commander 2015 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Fox 18 BF Sport 2007 at 17,0 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 Fox
Makenot available
Model18 BF Sport
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail10 in. (0.25 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.25
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches1
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,500 lbs. (681 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg680.39
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.15
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]Tunnel hull: 20 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters5.4
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet17
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail17 ft. 8 in. (5.4 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.38
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches212
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max140 hp (104 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower