Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 206 2006 vs Sea Fox 228 Commander 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 206 2006 vs Sea Fox 228 Commander 2020 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 200 hp for the Sea Fox 206 2006 and 200 hp for the Sea Fox 228 Commander 2020. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Sea Fox 206 2006 carries 58 gallons versus 9 gallons in the Sea Fox 228 Commander 2020. 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 206 2006 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Sea Fox 228 Commander 2020 caps at 6. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Sea Fox 206 2006 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Sea Fox 206 2006 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 228 Commander 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 6 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeSea Fox
Makenot available
Model206
Modelnot available
Model Year2006
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail13.5 in
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches13.5
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.205
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet2
Length - Feet22
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in
Length overall - Detail22.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters6.71
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches264
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal9
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower200 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower