Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 195BF 2009 vs Sea Fox 240 Viper 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Fox 195BF 2009 against a deep vee Sea Fox 240 Viper 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 240 Viper 2013 measures 24,3 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 5,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 195BF 2009 at 19,0 feet (2009). At 16 lbs and 33 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 300 hp, the Sea Fox 240 Viper 2013 has a 150-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 195BF 2009'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 2009 carries 47 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Sea Fox 240 Viper 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 240 Viper 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 195BF 2009 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Fox 240 Viper 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 240 Viper 2013 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 195BF 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 7 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2009
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters1.47
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inches58
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Deadrise19°
Deadrise15°
Draft [max] - DetailV-hull: 12 in.; Tunnel hull: 10 in
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel Hull: 11 in. (0.27 m) V-Hull: 13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (863 kg)
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 2,500 lbs. (1,133 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,300 lbs. (1,496 kg)
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.33
Height [transom]V-bottom: 25 in.; Tunnel Hull: 20 in
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.5 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.63 m)
Length - Meters5.9
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.4 m)
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches292
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 - DetailTunnel Hull: 65 gal. (246 l) V-Hull: 90 gal. (340 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max300 hp (223 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (997 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people8