Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 187CC Pro Series 2012 vs Sea Fox 228 Commander 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 187CC Pro Series 2012 vs Sea Fox 228 Commander 2020 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 228 Commander 2020 has a 60-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 187CC Pro Series 2012'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 187CC Pro Series 2012 carries 51 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Sea Fox 228 Commander 2020. 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 228 Commander 2020 at 22,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Fox 187CC Pro Series 2012 at 18,0 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
Model187CC Pro Series
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 9.5 in. (1.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.78
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches69.5
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise19℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.31 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs. (704 kg) Maximum Weight: 1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet22
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches264
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
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 (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
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower