Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 vs Sea Fox 197 CC Pro 2007 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 vs Sea Fox 197 CC Pro 2007 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 at 18,1 ft versus Sea Fox 197 CC Pro 2007 at 19,0 ft. At 25 lbs and 19 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 150 hp, the Sea Fox 197 CC Pro 2007 has a 35-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013's 115-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Fox 197 CC Pro 2007 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Fox 197 CC Pro 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 197 CC Pro 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 180 Viper 2013 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model180 Viper
Model197 CC Pro
Model Year2013
Model Year2007
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.4 m)
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise15°
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.3 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 1,700 lbs. (771 kg) Maximum Weight: 2,500 lbs. (1,133 kg)
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (863 kg)
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.19
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet18.08
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 1 in. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.51
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches217
Length overall - Inches236
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max115 hp (85 kW)
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people7