Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 206 2006 vs Sea Fox 240XT 2011: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 206 2006 vs Sea Fox 240XT 2011 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Sea Fox 240XT 2011 has a 100-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 206 2006'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 240XT 2011 carries 90 gallons versus 58 gallons in the Sea Fox 206 2006. 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 240XT 2011 at 24,3 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Fox 206 2006 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
Model Year2006
Model Year2011
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in.
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.6 m)
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inches102
Deadrise21℃
Deadrise15°
Draft [max] - Detail13.5 in.
Draft [max] - DetailTunnel Hull: 11 in. (0.28 m) V-Hull: 13 in. (0.33 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.36
Draft [max] - Meters0.33
Draft [max] - Inches13.5
Draft [max] - Inches13
Weight - Detail2,050 lbs.
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg929.86
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2050
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in.
Height [transom]Tunnel Hull: 20 in. (0.51 m) V-Hull: 25 in. (0.64 m)
Length - Feet20
Length - Feet24.33
Length - Inches2
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail20 ft. 2 in.
Length overall - Detail24 ft. 4 in. (7.3 m)
Length overall - Meters6.15
Length overall - Meters7.42
Length overall - Inches242
Length overall - Inches292
Bridge clearance - Detailnot available
Bridge clearance - Detail7 ft. 10 in. (2.4 m)
Bridge clearance - Metersnot available
Bridge clearance - Meters2.39
Bridge clearance - Inchesnot available
Bridge clearance - Inches94
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail58 gal.
Fuel tank capacity - Detail90 gal. (341 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Liters219.55
Fuel tank capacity - Liters340.69
Fuel tank capacity - Gal58
Fuel tank capacity - Gal90
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max200 hp
Engine max300 hp (224 kW)
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs.
Maximum capacity2,200 lbs. (1,225 kg)
Maximum people8
Maximum people8
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeModified Vee