Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 197 CC Pro 2007 vs Sea Fox 216CC 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 197 CC Pro 2007 vs Sea Fox 216CC 2009 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 197 CC Pro 2007 at 19,0 ft versus Sea Fox 216CC 2009 at 21,0 ft. At 19 lbs and 26 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 200 hp, the Sea Fox 216CC 2009 has a 50-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 197 CC Pro 2007'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 216CC 2009 carries 101 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Sea Fox 197 CC Pro 2007. 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 216CC 2009 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 197 CC Pro 2007 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 216CC 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 216CC 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 197 CC Pro 2007 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
Model197 CC Pro
Model216CC
Model Year2007
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam7 ft. 8 in. (2.3 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.34
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches92
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.3 m)
Draft [max] - Detail14 in (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (863 kg)
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (1,180 kg)
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.26
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in
Length - Meters6
Length - Meters6.5
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet21
Length - Inches8
Length - Inches3
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches255
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 1 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.46
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches97
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail101 gal. (382 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max150 hp (112 kW)
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,500 lbs. (680 kg)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people8