Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 195BF 2008 vs Sea Fox 256 Commander 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Fox 195BF 2008 against a deep vee Sea Fox 256 Commander 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 256 Commander 2013 measures 25,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 6,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 195BF 2008 at 19,0 feet (2008). At 16 lbs and 49 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 256 Commander 2013 has a 250-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 195BF 2008's 150-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 195BF 2008 carries 47 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Sea Fox 256 Commander 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 195BF 2008 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Sea Fox 256 Commander 2013 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 195BF 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 195BF 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 19,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 256 Commander 2013 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
Model195BF
Model256 Commander
Model Year2008
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches111
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.47
Bridge clearance - Meters2.44
Bridge clearance - Inches58
Bridge clearance - Inches96
Deadrise19°
Deadrise20℃
Draft [max] - DetailV-hull: 12 in.; Tunnel hull: 10 in
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.4 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (863 kg)
Weight - Detail4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg) Maximum Weight: 4,900 lbs. (2,225 kg)
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - kg2222.6
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.49
Height [transom]V-bottom: 25 in.; Tunnel Hull: 20 in
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches3
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (178 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (567 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (1,179 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people1