Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 200 Viper 2013 vs Sea Fox 205BF 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Sea Fox 200 Viper 2013 against a modified vee Sea Fox 205BF 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Fox 200 Viper 2013 measures 20,1 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 18,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 205BF 2009 at 2,0 feet (2009). At 27 lbs and 24 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 — 175 hp for the Sea Fox 200 Viper 2013 and 175 hp for the Sea Fox 205BF 2009. 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 200 Viper 2013 carries 47 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Sea Fox 205BF 2009. 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 200 Viper 2013 at 20,1 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Fox 205BF 2009 at 2,0 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
Model Year2013
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.4 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 9 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Deadrise15°
Deadrise16℃
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel Hull: 11 in. (0.27 m) V-Hull: 13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - DetailV-hull: 12 in.; Tunnel hull: 10 in
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches12
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) Maximum Weight: 2,700 lbs. (1,224 kg)
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (1,090 kg)
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.24
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.51 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]V-bottom: 25 in.; Tunnel Hull: 20 in
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet2
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches246
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches6
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (177 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people7