Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 180XT Pro Series 2012 vs Sea Fox 256CC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Fox 180XT Pro Series 2012 against a deep vee Sea Fox 256CC 2010 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 2010 measures 25,0 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 7,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 180XT Pro Series 2012 at 18,0 feet (2012). At 25 lbs and 37 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 2010 has a 285-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 180XT Pro Series 2012'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 256CC 2010 carries 15 gallons versus 4 gallons in the Sea Fox 180XT Pro Series 2012. 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 180XT Pro Series 2012 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Sea Fox 256CC 2010 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 180XT Pro Series 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 180XT Pro Series 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 18,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 256CC 2010 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
Model180XT Pro Series
Model256CC
Model Year2012
Model Year201
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.38 m)
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 0 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Deadrise15°
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 1,700 lbs. (771 kg) Maximum Weight: 2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Weight - Detail3,700 lbs. (1,680 kg)
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.37
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet25
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.48 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. 0 in. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Engine max115 hp (85 kW)
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (1,179 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people1