Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 200 Viper 2013 vs Sea Fox 216DC Pro Series 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Sea Fox 200 Viper 2013 against a modified vee Sea Fox 216DC Pro Series 2012 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Sea Fox 200 Viper 2013 at 20,1 ft versus Sea Fox 216DC Pro Series 2012 at 21,3 ft. At 27 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 200 hp, the Sea Fox 216DC Pro Series 2012 has a 25-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 200 Viper 2013's 175-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 200 Viper 2013 carries 47 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Sea Fox 216DC Pro Series 2012. 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 216DC Pro Series 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 200 Viper 2013 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 Pro Series 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 216DC Pro Series 2012 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 200 Viper 2013 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
Model200 Viper
Model216DC Pro Series
Model Year2013
Model Year2012
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 - Detail5 ft. 1 in. (1.6 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Meters1.55
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Bridge clearance - Inches61
Deadrise15°
Deadrise19°
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel Hull: 11 in. (0.27 m) V-Hull: 13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) Maximum Weight: 2,700 lbs. (1,224 kg)
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 2,600 lbs. (1,180 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,400 lbs. (1,544 kg)
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - kg1678.29
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.37
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.51 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet21.25
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches255
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 max200 hp (149 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people8