Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 187 2006 vs Sea Fox 240XT 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 187 2006 vs Sea Fox 240XT 2011 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 300 hp, the Sea Fox 240XT 2011 has a 160-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 187 2006'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 187 2006 carries 51 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Sea Fox 240XT 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 240XT 2011 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 187 2006 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 240XT 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 240XT 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 24,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 187 2006 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
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise15°
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel Hull: 11 in. (0.28 m) V-Hull: 13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail1,700 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg771.11
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.17
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.51 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet24.33
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches292
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters193.06
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal51
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max140 hp
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (1,225 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee