Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 205 BF Pro 2007 vs Sea Fox 220 Viper 2013: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 205 BF Pro 2007 is a modified-V design and the Sea Fox 220 Viper 2013 is a deep-V design, so you're likely deciding between two noticeably 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 205 BF Pro 2007 at 20,0 ft versus Sea Fox 220 Viper 2013 at 22,3 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Sea Fox 220 Viper 2013 tips the scales at 3 300 lbs - 900 lbs less than the Sea Fox 205 BF Pro 2007 at 2 400 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Sea Fox 220 Viper 2013 has a 50-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 205 BF Pro 2007's 200-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 220 Viper 2013 carries 65 gallons versus 60 gallons in the Sea Fox 205 BF Pro 2007. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 8 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 220 Viper 2013 at 22,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Fox 205 BF Pro 2007 at 20,0 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
Model205 BF Pro
Model220 Viper
Model Year2007
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.5 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise15°
Draft [max] - DetailV-hull: 12 in. Tunnel hull: 10 in.
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 - Detail2,400 lbs. (1,090 kg)
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 2,150 lbs. (975 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,300 lbs. (1,496 kg)
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - kg1496.85
Weight - lbs.2400
Weight - lbs.3300
Height [transom]V-bottom: 25 in. Tunnel hull: 20 in.
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.5 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.63 m)
Length - Meters6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet22.33
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.8 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches268
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.3 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail65 gal. (246 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters246.05
Fuel tank capacity - Gal60
Fuel tank capacity - Gal65
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine max250 hp (167 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity2,100 lbs. (952 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8