Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 197CC 2008 vs Sea Fox 236DC Pro Series 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sea Fox 197CC 2008 and the Sea Fox 236DC Pro Series 2012 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Fox 236DC Pro Series 2012 measures 23,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 197CC 2008 at 19,0 feet (2008). At 19 lbs and 37 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 250 hp, the Sea Fox 236DC Pro Series 2012 has a 110-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 197CC 2008's 140-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 9 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Fox 236DC Pro Series 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 197CC 2008 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Fox 236DC Pro Series 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 236DC Pro Series 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 197CC 2008 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model197CC
Model236DC Pro Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
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
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 1 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.46
Bridge clearance - Meters1.55
Bridge clearance - Inches97
Bridge clearance - Inches61
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise19°
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.3 m)
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (863 kg)
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,700 lbs. (1,678 kg)
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.37
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet19
Length - Feet23
Length - Inches8
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. (7 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters7.01
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches276
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max140 hp (104 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (997 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people8