Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 187CC Pro Series 2012 vs Sea Fox 236 Traveler 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Fox 187CC Pro Series 2012 against a deep vee Sea Fox 236 Traveler 2013 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 236 Traveler 2013 measures 23,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 187CC Pro Series 2012 at 18,0 feet (2012). At 19 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 250 hp, the Sea Fox 236 Traveler 2013 has a 110-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 236 Traveler 2013. 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 236 Traveler 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 187CC Pro Series 2012 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 236 Traveler 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 236 Traveler 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 187CC Pro Series 2012 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
Model187CC Pro Series
Model236 Traveler
Model Year2012
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 9.5 in. (1.8 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.78
Bridge clearance - Meters1.55
Bridge clearance - Inches69.5
Bridge clearance - Inches61
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19°
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.31 m)
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.35 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detail1,550 lbs. (704 kg) Maximum Weight: 1,900 lbs. (862 kg)
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,700 lbs. (1,678 kg)
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.37
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.63 m)
Length - Feet18
Length - Feet23
Length overall - Detail18 ft. (5.5 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. (7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail51 gal. (193 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (340 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 (104 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (997 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people8