Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 205BF 2010 vs Sea Fox 286 Commander 2013 — Same Brand, Different Boat
Matching a modified vee Sea Fox 205BF 2010 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 7,5 additional feet of deck space compared to the Sea Fox 205BF 2010 at 20,5 feet (2010). At 24 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 400-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 205BF 2010'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 205BF 2010 carries 6 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 205BF 2010 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 205BF 2010 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
Model286 Commander
Model Year201
Model Year2013
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam9 ft. 8 in. (2.9 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.95
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches116
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 9 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Detail8 ft. 4 in. (2.5 m)
Bridge clearance - Meters2.36
Bridge clearance - Meters2.54
Bridge clearance - Inches93
Bridge clearance - Inches1
Deadrise16℃
Deadrise21℃
Draft [max] - DetailV-hull: 12 in. (0.3 m) Tunnel Hull: 10 in. (0.25 m)
Draft [max] - Detail20 in. (0.5 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.3
Draft [max] - Meters0.51
Draft [max] - Inches12
Draft [max] - Inches2
Weight - Detail2,400 lbs. (1,090 kg)
Weight - Detail5,000 lbs. (2,267 kg) Maximum Weight: 6,500 lbs. (2,948 kg)
Weight - kg1088.62
Weight - kg2267.96
Weight - lbs.24
Weight - lbs.5
Height [transom]V-bottom: 25 in. (0.64 m) Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.51 m)
Height [transom]30 in. (0.76 m)
Length - Feet20.5
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 6 in. (6.2 m)
Length overall - Detail28 ft. (8.5 m)
Length overall - Meters6.25
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches246
Length overall - Inches336
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 - Detail200 gal. (757 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters757.08
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine max600 hp (447 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,800 lbs. (816 kg)
Maximum capacityYacht certified
Maximum people7
Maximum peopleYacht certified