Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 197 CC Pro 2007 vs Sea Fox 216DC 2011 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 197 CC Pro 2007 vs Sea Fox 216DC 2011 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 216DC 2011 at 21,3 ft. At 19 lbs and 34 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 216DC 2011 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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 6 gal and 6 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Fox 216DC 2011 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 216DC 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 216DC 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 21,3 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
Model216DC
Model Year2007
Model Year2011
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] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches15
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (863 kg)
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 2,600 lbs. (1,180 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,400 lbs. (1,544 kg)
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kg1542.21
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.34
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet21.25
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
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 - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters1.55
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches61
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 - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
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