Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 180XT Pro Series 2012 vs Sea Fox 286CC 2011 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sea Fox 180XT Pro Series 2012 and the Sea Fox 286CC 2011 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Fox 286CC 2011 measures 28,0 feet overall (2011), giving it roughly 10,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 180XT Pro Series 2012 at 18,0 feet (2012). At 25 lbs and 5 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 500 hp, the Sea Fox 286CC 2011 has a 385-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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 4 gal and 2 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
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 286CC 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 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 286CC 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
Model180XT Pro Series
Model286CC
Model Year2012
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.38 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (3 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Deadrise15°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - Detail13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 1,700 lbs. (771 kg) Maximum Weight: 2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg)
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg) Maximum Weight: 6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - kg1133.98
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - lbs.25
Weight - lbs.5
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.48 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 0 in. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail40 gal. (151 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters151.42
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Engine max115 hp (85 kW)
Engine max500 hp (373 kW)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people1