Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 200XT 2011 vs Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Fox 200XT 2011 against a deep vee Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 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 286 Commander 2013 measures 28,0 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 7,9 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 200XT 2011 at 20,1 feet (2011). At 27 lbs and 5 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 600 hp, the Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 has a 425-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 200XT 2011'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 200XT 2011 carries 47 gallons versus 2 gallons in the Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013. 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 286 Commander 2013 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 200XT 2011 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 286 Commander 2013 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 28,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 200XT 2011 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
Model200XT
Model286 Commander
Model Year2011
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. (2.4 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.44
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches96
Beam - Inches116
Deadrise15°
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel Hull: 11 in. (0.28 m) V-Hull: 13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches13
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 2,000 lbs. (907 kg) Maximum Weight: 2,700 lbs. (1,225 kg)
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,267 kg) Maximum Weight: 6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - kg1224.7
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - lbs.27
Weight - lbs.5
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.51 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Feet20.08
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 1 in. (6.1 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.12
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches241
Length overall - Inches336
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail47 gal. (178 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters177.91
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal47
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Engine max175 hp (131 kW)
Engine max600 hp (447 kW)
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (817 kg)
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum people7
Maximum peopleYacht certified