Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Sea Fox 216 DC Pro 2007 vs Sea Fox 288 Commander 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Sea Fox 216 DC Pro 2007 vs Sea Fox 288 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 250 hp, the Sea Fox 288 Commander 2020 has a 50-hp advantage over the Sea Fox 216 DC 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 288 Commander 2020 carries 186 gallons versus 6 gallons in the Sea Fox 216 DC Pro 2007. 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 288 Commander 2020 at 28,0 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Sea Fox 216 DC Pro 2007 at 21,0 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
MakeSea Fox
Makenot available
Model216 DC Pro
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.4 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches102
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail15 in. (0.38 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.38
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches15
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail2,600 lbs. (1,180 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg1179.34
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.26
Weight - lbs.not available
Height [transom]25 in
Height [transom]not available
Length - Meters6.5
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet21
Length - Feet28
Length - Inches3
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail21 ft. 3 in. (6.5 m)
Length overall - Detail28.00 ft
Length overall - Meters6.48
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches255
Length overall - Inches336
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail60 gal. (227 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters227.12
Fuel tank capacity - Liters704.09
Fuel tank capacity - Gal6
Fuel tank capacity - Gal186
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeoutboard
Engine max200 hp (149 kW)
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeYamaha
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower250 hp
Operational Info
Maximum capacity2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people8
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower