Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 195BF 2010 vs Sea Fox 197 2006 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 195BF 2010 vs Sea Fox 197 2006 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sea Fox 195BF 2010 at 19,5 ft versus Sea Fox 197 2006 at 19,0 ft. At 16 lbs and 19 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.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 150 hp for the Sea Fox 195BF 2010 and 150 hp for the Sea Fox 197 2006. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Fox 195BF 2010 carries 47 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Sea Fox 197 2006. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 7 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 195BF 2010 and Sea Fox 197 2006 are closely matched on the specs that matter most. Test-ride both on the water you actually use, check current dealer pricing, and factor in long-term service access before you sign.
General Boat Info
Model Year201
Model Year2006
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Beam7 ft. 8 in
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches92
Bridge clearance - Detail4 ft. 10 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.47
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches58
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Deadrise16°
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - DetailV-hull: 12 in. (0.3 m) Tunnel Hull: 10 in. (0.25 m)
Draft [max] - Detail12 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - Detail1,600 lbs. (726 kg)
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs
Weight - kg725.75
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - lbs.16
Weight - lbs.19
Height [transom]V-bottom: 25 in. (0.64 m) Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Feet19.5
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 6 in. (5.9 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in
Length overall - Meters5.94
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Inches234
Length overall - Inches236
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches8
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (178 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max150 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs
Maximum people7
Maximum people7