Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 205 BF Pro 2007 vs Sea Fox 256WA Pro Series 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sea Fox 205 BF Pro 2007 and the Sea Fox 256WA Pro Series 2012 are modified vee designs with fiberglass construction — the buying decision usually comes down to a handful of practical questions: how many people are you putting on the water, how far do you trailer, and what does your tow vehicle weigh?
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Sea Fox 256WA Pro Series 2012 measures 25,0 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 23,0 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 205 BF Pro 2007 at 2,0 feet (2007). At 24 lbs and 53 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 400 hp, the Sea Fox 256WA Pro Series 2012 has a 200-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 256WA Pro Series 2012 carries 15 gallons versus 6 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.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Sea Fox 205 BF Pro 2007 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 256WA Pro Series 2012 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Fox 205 BF Pro 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 205 BF Pro 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 2,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 256WA Pro Series 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model205 BF Pro
Model256WA Pro Series
Model Year2007
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 3 in. (2.8 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.82
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches111
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise20°
Draft [max] - DetailV-hull: 12 in. Tunnel hull: 10 in
Draft [max] - Detail16 in. (0.41 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.41
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches16
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (1,090 kg)
Weight - DetailDry Weight: 4,100 lbs. (1,861 kg) Maximum Weight: 5,300 lbs. (2,406 kg)
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - kg2404.04
Weight - lbs.24
Weight - lbs.53
Height [transom]V-bottom: 25 in. Tunnel hull: 20 in
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Meters6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet25
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail25 ft. (7.6 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters7.62
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches3
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 11 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.41
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches95
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typeModified Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detail150 gal. (568 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters567.81
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine max400 hp (298 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacity2,600 lbs. (1,179 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people1