Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 200 Viper 2013 vs Sea Fox 236DC 2010 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a deep vee Sea Fox 200 Viper 2013 against a modified vee Sea Fox 236DC 2010 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 236DC 2010 measures 23,3 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 3,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 200 Viper 2013 at 20,1 feet (2013). At 27 lbs and 3 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 2010 has a 75-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 9 gallons in the Sea Fox 236DC 2010. 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 236DC 2010 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 236DC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 236DC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 23,3 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
Model Year2013
Model Year201
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 - Detail3,000 lbs. (1,361 kg)
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - kg1360.78
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.3
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 - Feet23.25
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail23 ft. 3 in. (7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters7.09
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches279
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 - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (998 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people8