Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 205BF 2008 vs Sea Fox 226CC Pro Series 2012 — Which Modified Vee Fits Your Needs?
When two boats share the same hull type — in this case both the Sea Fox 205BF 2008 and the Sea Fox 226CC 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 226CC Pro Series 2012 measures 22,3 feet overall (2012), giving it roughly 20,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 205BF 2008 at 2,0 feet (2008). At 24 lbs and 35 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 226CC Pro Series 2012 has a 75-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 205BF 2008'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 226CC Pro Series 2012 carries 101 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Sea Fox 205BF 2008. 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 226CC Pro Series 2012 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 205BF 2008 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 226CC Pro Series 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 226CC Pro Series 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 8 passengers and at 22,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Sea Fox 205BF 2008 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
Model205BF
Model226CC Pro Series
Model Year2008
Model Year2012
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 9 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 2 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Meters2.49
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Bridge clearance - Inches98
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise19℃
Draft [max] - DetailV-hull: 12 in.; Tunnel hull: 10 in
Draft [max] - Detail14 in. (0.36 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches14
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (1,090 kg)
Weight - Detail2,700 lbs. (1,224 kg) Maximum Weight: 3,500 lbs. (1,587 kg)
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - kg1587.57
Weight - lbs.24
Weight - lbs.35
Height [transom]V-bottom: 25 in.; Tunnel Hull: 20 in
Height [transom]25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Meters6
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22.33
Length - Inches6
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6 m)
Length overall - Detail22 ft. 4 in. (6.7 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters6.81
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches268
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 - Detail101 gal. (383 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters382.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal101
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max175 hp (130 kW)
Engine max250 hp (186 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (997 kg)
Maximum people7
Maximum people8