Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 197CC 2010 vs Sea Fox 240XT 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 2010 and the Sea Fox 240XT 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 240XT Pro Series 2012 measures 24,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 4,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 197CC 2010 at 19,7 feet (2010). At 19 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 240XT Pro Series 2012 has a 160-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 197CC 2010'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 240XT Pro Series 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 197CC 2010 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 240XT Pro Series 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 240XT Pro Series 2012 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 197CC 2010 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
Model240XT Pro Series
Model Year201
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 - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.46
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inches97
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Deadrise19℃
Deadrise15°
Draft [max] - Detail12 in. (0.3 m)
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel Hull: 11 in. (0.28 m) V-Hull: 13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail1,900 lbs. (863 kg)
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 2,500 lbs. (1,134 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,300 lbs. (1,496 kg)
Weight - kg861.82
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.19
Weight - lbs.33
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.51 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet19.67
Length - Feet24.33
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 8 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Meters5.99
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches236
Length overall - Inches292
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 max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs. (635 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (1,225 kg)
Maximum people6
Maximum people8